Assembly BillIntroduced
A 6395: Enacts stricter requirements for sheltering of dogs outside including protection from wind and loss of body heat.
What A 6395 does, verified January 9, 2026
The proposed law aims to improve the living conditions of dogs left outdoors in inclement weather. A new standard for outdoor dog housing facilities is established, requiring them to have a waterproof roof, adequate insulation, and sufficient structure to protect dogs from the elements. The facilities must also allow for adequate freedom of movement and effective removal of waste material. Additionally, during the months of November through March, the facilities must provide a windbreak at the entrance to protect dogs from harsh weather conditions. The law also requires regular cleaning of the housing facilities and surrounding areas to maintain a healthy and sanitary environment.
Bill journey
1IntroducedCurrent
2In CommitteePending
3First Chamber FloorPending
4Second ChamberPending
5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: referred to agriculture (2026-01-07)Alert me
Quick answers about A 6395
- What is the current status of A 6395?
- As of January 9, 2026, A 6395 is recorded as "Introduced": it has been introduced and is waiting for its first committee hearing or floor vote. The last recorded action, on January 7, 2026, was "referred to agriculture".
- Did A 6395 pass?
- Not yet. A 6395 has been introduced and has not passed either house.
- Who wrote A 6395, and where is it now?
- A 6395 was authored by Asm. Michael Tannousis. Its committee of record is Assembly Agriculture.
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| Jan. 07, 2026 | referred to agriculture |
| Mar. 04, 2025 | referred to agriculture |
Latest bill textIntroduced version, March 4, 2025 · 295 words
STATE OF NEW YORK ________________________________________________________________________ 6395 2025-2026 Regular Sessions IN ASSEMBLY March 4, 2025 ___________ Introduced by M. of A. TANNOUSIS -- read once and referred to the Committee on Agriculture AN ACT to amend the agriculture and markets law, in relation to appro- priate shelter for dogs The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1 Section 1. Paragraph (b) of subdivision 3 of section 353-b of the 2 agriculture and markets law, as added by chapter 594 of the laws of 3 2003, is amended to read as follows: 4 (b) For all dogs that are left outdoors in inclement weather, a hous- 5 ing facility, which must: (1) have a waterproof roof; (2) be struc- 6 turally sound with insulation appropriate to local climatic conditions 7 and sufficient to protect the dog from inclement weather while promoting 8 the retention of body heat; (3) be constructed to allow each dog 9 adequate freedom of movement to make normal postural adjustments, 10 including the ability to stand up, turn around and lie down with its 11 limbs outstretched; [and] (4) allow for effective removal of excretions, 12 other waste material; dirt and trash; and (5) during the months of 13 November through March, provide a windbreak at the entrance. The housing 14 facility and the area immediately surrounding it shall be regularly 15 cleaned to maintain a healthy and sanitary environment and to minimize 16 health hazards. 17 § 2. This act shall take effect on the thirtieth day after it shall 18 have become a law. EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [] is old law to be omitted. LBD06597-01-5
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