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League of Humane Voters®/NY's

2026 Priority Bills: Click here for our booklet.

2026 Bills

1. A165/S6380 - TETHERING ACT

2. A664/S1044 - AN ACT TO PROHIBIT A PERSON CONVICTED OF “BUSTER’S LAW” FROM OWNING OR POSSESSING A COMPANION ANIMAL UNLESS AUTHORIZED BY A COURT

3. A667/S1182 - PROHIBITS LEG-GRIPPING TRAPS

4. A1616/S5014 - BIG FIVE AFRICAN TROPHIES ACT

5. A2421/S5017 - LIVE ANIMAL MARKET BAN

6. A5850/S3629A - PROHIBITS CERTAIN ANIMALS IN TRAVELING ACTS

7. A6581A/S8693 - EXCLUDE CERTAIN AMPHIBIANS AND REPTILES FROM THE DEFINITION OF SMALL GAME

8. A-TBD/S-TBD - REVISION TO FARM ANIMAL SHELTER LAWS

To locate your New York legislators:

My Senator Search | NYSenate.gov

My Assembly Member Search | New York State Assembly (nyassembly.gov)

Mission Statement of the League of Humane Voters®

The Mission of the League of Humane Voters® (LOHV®) is to create, unite, and strengthen local political action committees, which work to enact animal-friendly legislation and elect candidates for public office who will use their votes and influence for animal protection.