A01698Introduced in the Assembly
Requires municipal officials to attempt to identify and notify the owners of a deceased dog or cat recovered on public roads by such municipal employees.
Introduced by David Weprin, District 24
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Requires municipal officials to attempt to identify and notify the owners of a deceased dog or cat recovered on public roads by such municipal employees.
Where it stands
ordered to third reading cal.66
January 7, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
AssemblyStage: Assembly Rules Committee: Favorable · June 6, 2025
27
Yes
0
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
31 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Doug Smith | 5 | Absent |
| Charles Lavine | 13 | Yes |
| Edward Ra | 19 | Yes |
| Nily Rozic | 25 | Yes |
| Edward Braunstein | 26 | Yes |
| Andrew Hevesi | 28 | Yes |
| Alicia Hyndman | 29 | Yes |
| Vivian Cook | 32 | Yes |
| Clyde Vanel | 33 | Yes |
| Catalina Cruz | 39 | Yes |
Bill history
referred to agriculture
reported referred to codes
reported referred to rules
reported
rules report cal.417
ordered to third reading rules cal.417
amended on third reading 1698a
ordered to third reading cal.66
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