A00165Introduced in the Assembly
Relates to outdoor restraints of dogs; prohibits inhumane tethering, including during dangerous weather conditions when a weather alert, advisory or warning is in effect; provides for civil penalties for violations.
Introduced by Linda Rosenthal, District 67
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Official description
Relates to outdoor restraints of dogs; prohibits inhumane tethering, including during dangerous weather conditions when a weather alert, advisory or warning is in effect; provides for civil penalties for violations.
Where it stands
print number 165b
May 20, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
AssemblyStage: Assembly Agriculture Committee: Favorable refer to committee Codes · May 19, 2026
16
Yes
6
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
23 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Tommy Schiavoni | 1 | Yes |
| Jodi Giglio | 2 | No |
| Michael Fitzpatrick | 8 | No |
| Steven Raga | 30 | Yes |
| Diana Moreno | 36 | Yes |
| Brian Cunningham | 43 | Yes |
| Stefani Zinerman | 56 | Yes |
| Jaime Williams | 59 | Yes |
| Linda Rosenthal | 67 | Yes |
| Amanda Septimo | 84 | Yes |
Bill history
referred to agriculture
referred to agriculture
amend and recommit to agriculture
print number 165a
reported referred to codes
amend and recommit to codes
print number 165b
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