Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 2026 as Service Animal Appreciation Month in the State of New York
This bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially declare September 2026 as Service Animal Appreciation Month in New York. The resolution highlights the important work service dogs do to help people with disabilities live more independently. It does not change any laws or create new programs, but rather serves as a formal acknowledgment of these animals and their handlers.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Assembly Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 24, 2026
Last action Apr 27, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Assembly by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Apr 27, 2026
Lower · Passed
ADOPTED
lower
Apr 24, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CALENDAR
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Joe DeStefano
RRepublican/Conservative
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