Requiring each police precinct to train and designate at least one uniformed officer as an animal cruelty liaison.
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 requiring each police precinct to train and designate at least one uniformed officer as an animal cruelty liaison” Read the full text
Public Safety
What it does
This bill would require at least one animal cruelty liaison in each police precinct. These officers would be trained and designated to provide up-to-date knowledge on animal cruelty laws, dangerous animal procedures, animal welfare, and reporting requirements. They would help guide officers and members of the public on how to deal with animal-related issues and would help coordinate with other agencies on animal-related matters when necessary.
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 Public Safety committee. These members decide whether it ever reaches a vote; 99% of bills a committee approves become law.
Oswald J. Feliz · chairChris BanksJennifer GutiérrezJoann AriolaJustin E. SanchezKamillah HanksPhil WongSandy NurseTy Hankerson
Official documents
Summary of Int. No. 785
officialInt. No. 785
officialMemorandum in Support
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
12
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Gale A. BrewerShahana K. HanifFarah N. LouisLynn C. SchulmanShirley AldebolHarvey D. EpsteinPhil WongSelvena N. Brooks-PowersJulie WonAmanda C. FaríasFrank MoranoJoann Ariola
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).