New York A08555 amends animal shelter care standards, including vaccination, exercise, and transport conditions.

New York A08555 amends the agriculture and markets law to clarify the standard of care for animals in shelters. It mandates vaccinations for all animals in shelters, following national standards. Dogs must be allowed to exercise and eliminate every twelve hours while in transport. Animals must not be left unattended in transport vehicles for more than one hour, unless remote temperature monitoring is provided. The bill also defines "animal shelter" to include various entities providing care for animals, excluding personal residences. It takes effect immediately.

New York A08555 amends animal shelter care standards, including vaccination, exercise, and transport conditions.

New York A08555 amends the agriculture and markets law to clarify the standard of care for animals in shelters. It mandates vaccinations for all animals in shelters, following national standards. Dogs must be allowed to exercise and eliminate every twelve hours while in transport. Animals must not be left unattended in transport vehicles for more than one hour, unless remote temperature monitoring is provided. The bill also defines "animal shelter" to include various entities providing care for animals, excluding personal residences. It takes effect immediately.