Publicly accessible animal abuse registry.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Introduced Mar 26, 2026
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a publicly accessible animal abuse registry” Read the full text
Health
What it does
This bill would amend the Animal Abuse Registration Act (the “Act”) to allow members of the public to access the Animal Abuse Registry (“Registry”) maintained by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH). The bill would allow the public to identify whether a person is prohibited from owning an animal under the Act. All persons convicted of an animal abuse crime on or after the effective date of the proposed legislation would be searchable on the Registry by members of the public.
Summary written by City Council staff, from the official record. Plain-language AI rewrite with cited sections coming. Not legal advice.
Where it is
Introduced by Council · Mar 26, 2026
Referred to Comm by Council · Mar 26, 2026
Who decides next
This bill sits with the Health committee. These members decide whether it ever reaches a vote; 99% of bills a committee approves become law.
Lynn C. Schulman · chairCarl WilsonCarmen N. De La RosaChristopher MarteHarvey D. EpsteinJames F. GennaroJoann AriolaMercedes NarcisseSimcha Felder
Official documents
Summary of Int. No. 782
officialInt. No. 782
officialMarch 26, 2026 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 3-26-26
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
11
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Joann AriolaShahana K. HanifFarah N. LouisPhil WongGale A. BrewerVirginia MaloneyYusef SalaamJulie WonLynn C. SchulmanFrank MoranoVickie Paladino
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Referred to Comm by Council (Mar 26, 2026).