A11651 (2025-26 session)
NY State bill
Directs the court to consider whether the companion animal was acquired prior to or during the marriage; the basic daily needs of the companion animal; the party who generally facilitates veterinary care for the companion animal; the party who generally provides the companion animal with social interaction; the party who generally ensures compliance with state and local regulations regarding the companion animal; and the party who provides the greater ability to financially support the companion animal.
- Title
- Relates to divorce and the consideration by the court of companion animals
- Type
- New York State Assembly bill
- Session
- 2025-26 session
- Status
- In Assembly Committee
- Latest action date
- 2026-07-29
- In committee
- Judiciary
- Introduced
- 2026-07-29
- Same as
- S8927
- Law section
- Domestic Relations Law
Sponsors
- Linda B. Rosenthal Assembly Member, District 67
Heard in committee
- Judiciary NY State Assembly committee
Same as
- S8927 (2025-26 session) NY State bill