Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 30, 2025, as Therapy Animal Day in New York.

The bill memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 30, 2025, as Therapy Animal Day in the State of New York. It highlights the role of therapy animals in providing affection, comfort, and medical benefits to people of all ages in various settings. Therapy animals, often privately owned, visit facilities regularly and assist in different capacities, including therapeutic visitation, animal-assisted therapy, and facility therapy. The bill recognizes the contributions of therapy animals and their handlers, especially in helping wartime veterans transition to civilian life.

Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 30, 2025, as Therapy Animal Day in New York.

The bill memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 30, 2025, as Therapy Animal Day in the State of New York. It highlights the role of therapy animals in providing affection, comfort, and medical benefits to people of all ages in various settings. Therapy animals, often privately owned, visit facilities regularly and assist in different capacities, including therapeutic visitation, animal-assisted therapy, and facility therapy. The bill recognizes the contributions of therapy animals and their handlers, especially in helping wartime veterans transition to civilian life.