Digital map of licensed animal boarding establishments and an awareness campaign about the dangers of using unlicensed boarding establishments.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Introduced Jul 16, 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 digital map of licensed animal boarding establishments and an awareness campaign about the dangers of using unlicensed boarding establishments” Read the full text
Health
What it does
This bill would require that the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) (1) develop and maintain an online map of licensed animal boarding establishments in the City, and (2) conduct a public awareness campaign about the dangers of using unlicensed boarding establishments.
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 · Jul 16, 2026
Referred to Comm by Council · Jul 16, 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. 968
officialInt. No. 968
officialMemorandum in Support
officialJuly 16, 2026 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 7-16-26
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
9
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Harvey D. EpsteinShahana K. HanifLynn C. SchulmanShekar KrishnanSusan ZhuangCarl WilsonSelvena N. Brooks-PowersShirley AldebolFarah N. Louis
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Referred to Comm by Council (Jul 16, 2026).