A07388Introduced in the Assembly
Enacts "Peanut's law: humane animal protection act" to provide humane treatment, safeguard animal welfare and strengthen the rights of animal sanctuaries and responsible owners in retaining custody, implementing due process safeguards, and guaranteeing public safety while an appeal is pending; requires an administrative hearing before the seizure or euthanization of an animal under the care of a wildlife sanctuary, unless there is documented evidence that the animal presents an immediate threat to public safety; further provides that any animal seized by the department of environmental conservation for testing or public concerns is subject to a 72-hour waiting period prior to euthanization; makes related provisions.
Introduced by Jacob Blumencranz, District 15
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Official description
Enacts "Peanut's law: humane animal protection act" to provide humane treatment, safeguard animal welfare and strengthen the rights of animal sanctuaries and responsible owners in retaining custody, implementing due process safeguards, and guaranteeing public safety while an appeal is pending; requires an administrative hearing before the seizure or euthanization of an animal under the care of a wildlife sanctuary, unless there is documented evidence that the animal presents an immediate threat to public safety; further provides that any animal seized by the department of environmental conservation for testing or public concerns is subject to a 72-hour waiting period prior to euthanization; makes related provisions.
Where it stands
referred to environmental conservation
January 7, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
AssemblyStage: Assembly Environmental Conservation Committee: Held for Consideration · May 20, 2025
21
Yes
9
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
30 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Tommy Schiavoni | 1 | Yes |
| Rebecca Kassay | 4 | Yes |
| Keith Brown | 12 | No |
| Khaleel Anderson | 31 | Yes |
| Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas | 34 | Yes |
| Robert Carroll | 44 | Yes |
| William Colton | 47 | Yes |
| Jaime Williams | 59 | Yes |
| Grace Lee | 65 | Yes |
| Deborah Glick | 66 | Yes |
Bill history
referred to environmental conservation
held for consideration in environmental conservation
referred to environmental conservation
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