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NYSHA Honors Legislators Working to Improve Animal Laws

The animals of New York were fortunate to have several important pieces of protective bills passed by the Legislature and signed by the Governor during the last two legislative sessions in Albany. In April, NYSHA representatives met in Albany and were delighted to present awards to the sponsoring legislators in appreciation of their efforts to get these bills passed. These new laws will protect untold numbers of animals in the future – from companion animals to wildlife.

Ending horse slaughter in NY/transporting through NY for slaughter in Canada:
Senator Joseph Addabbo, Senator Anthony Palumbo, Assembly Member Deborah Glick

Animal Shelter Standards: Senator Joseph Addabbo, Assembly Member Amy Paulin

Puppy Mill Bill – banning sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet shops: Senator Michael Gianaris, Assembly Member Linda Rosenthal

Wildlife Killing Contests Ban: Assembly Member Deborah Glick. (The Senate sponsor, Timothy Kennedy, is no longer in the Senate.)

Increased fines for selling disabled equines at auctions and including all equines:
Senator Joseph Addabbo, Assembly Member Gary Pretlow

Cruelty Free Cosmetics Act — banning the sale of cosmetics in NY tested on animals: Assembly Member Linda Rosenthal. (The Senate sponsor, Alessandra Biaggi, is no longer in the Senate.)

And honors to Senator Michelle Hinchey and Assembly Member Donna Lupardo, chairs of the Senate and Assembly Agriculture Committees, for their commitment to animals of New York State by supporting animal protective legislation and helping ensure its positive consideration by the two Committees.

Assembly Member Lupardo’s award was presented by NYSHA’s Linda Rydant and Sue McDonough (not shown).	Senator Addabbo’s award was presented by NYSHA’s Linda Rydant and Sue McDonough (not shown).	NYSHA’s Diane Fingar and John Scheib presented award to Assembly Member Glick.
NYSHA’s Diane Fingar and John Scheib presented award to Senator Gianaris.	NYSHA’s Diane Fingar and John Scheib (not shown) presented award to Senator Palumbo.	NYSHA’s Pat Valusek and Sondra Woodvine presented award to Senator Hinchey.
NYSHA’s Pat Valusek and Sondra Woodvine presented award to Assembly Member Rosenthal.	NYSHA’s Pat Valusek and Sondra Woodvine presented award to Assembly Member Paulin.	NYSHA’s Pat Valusek and Sondra Woodvine presented award to Assembly Member Pretlow.

New York State Humane Association Humane Review, Vol.XLIV, Fall 2024.