Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 2026 as Service Dog Month in the State of New York
This bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially declare September 2026 as Service Dog Month in New York. The resolution highlights the vital roles service dogs play in assisting people with disabilities and aims to raise public awareness about their importance. By commemorating this month, the state intends to foster greater understanding of the rights and responsibilities associated with trained service animals. The measure is a ceremonial proclamation that does not alter existing laws or create new funding.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2026
Governor
Introduced May 29, 2026
Last action Jun 4, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Jun 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
ADOPTED
upper
Jun 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
ADOPTED
upper
May 29, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO FINANCE
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Dean Murray
RRepublican/Conservative
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