A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the welfare of shelter animals, and to repeal section 17-820 of such administrative code upon the expiration thereof

Summary

This bill would require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to report information concerning the conditions of euthanized shelter animals, the specific reason each such animal is euthanized, and the efforts made by animal shelters to avoid such disposition. This bill would also create a task force that would include member representatives from the City’s community of animal welfare advocates for the purpose of developing and recommending animal shelter best practices to promote the welfare of shelter animals.

Official summary of legislation · NYC Council