Bill
A 3184
Overview: Bill Number: A 3184, Title: Creates the rescued animals spay and neuter fund, Status: REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS, Introduced: January 23, 2025Purpose and Intent: The main
Overview: Bill Number: A 3184, Title: Creates the rescued animals spay and neuter fund, Status: REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS, Introduced: January 23, 2025
Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this bill is to establish a dedicated fund to provide financial assistance for the spaying and neutering of rescued animals in New York. The intent is to reduce the population of unwanted and stray animals, thereby decreasing the burden on animal shelters and improving animal welfare.
Key Provisions:
- Creates the "Rescued Animals Spay and Neuter Fund" to be administered by the Department of Agriculture and Markets
- Allows the fund to receive donations, grants, and other sources of revenue
- Requires the fund to be used exclusively for providing spay and neuter services for rescued animals at reduced or no cost to owners
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Owners of rescued animals who may benefit from the subsidized spay and neuter services
- Animal shelters and rescue organizations that could see reduced intake and euthanasia rates
- The general public, as the bill aims to address the issue of pet overpopulation and reduce the number of stray and unwanted animals
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been referred to the Ways and Means Committee for further consideration. If passed, the fund would be established, and the Department of Agriculture and Markets would begin administering the program.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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