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A 1108

Provides for the licensing of pet grooming facilities; establishes standards of care and required record keeping

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Amy Paulin

Establish a state licensing framework for pet grooming facilities, set minimum care standards, and require recordkeeping to boost welfare, safety, and accountability for groomers.

REFERRED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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Bill Summary · A 1108

Summary: New York A 1108 – Licensing of Pet Grooming Facilities

Overview

A 1108 is a bill introduced in the New York Legislature on January 9, 2025. The measure would establish a licensing framework for pet grooming facilities and create standards of care along with required recordkeeping. The bill is currently in the Economic Development committee (referred there on January 9, 2025). The primary sponsor is Assemblymember Amy Paulin. Related prior-session bills include A 9663 and A 2718.

Purpose and intent

  • Create a formal licensing system for facilities that provide pet grooming services.
  • Establish minimum standards of care to be followed by licensed facilities.
  • Require facilities to maintain certain records related to grooming services and pet care.

These elements aim to enhance consumer protection, animal welfare, and oversight of grooming operations within the state. The intent appears to be to elevate professional and sanitary practices in pet grooming, ensuring facilities are accountable to regulatory standards.

Key provisions (high level)

Note: The full text of the bill would specify the exact requirements. Based on the title and summary, the bill would likely include:
- Licensing of pet grooming facilities: Establish criteria for obtaining and renewing a license, licensing authority, and scope of facilities covered (e.g., brick-and-mortar shops, mobile grooming units, etc.).
- Standards of care: Minimum operating standards related to animal welfare, sanitation, safety, handling, infection control, and staff qualifications.
- Recordkeeping: Required records to be maintained by facilities (potential items may include client and pet information, services performed, dates, vaccinations or health notes, and incident reports).
- Enforcement and penalties: Procedures for compliance checks, possible fines or license suspensions/revocations for violations.
- Fees and renewals: License fees, renewal timelines, and any continuing obligations to maintain licensure.
- Exemptions or special cases: Possible carve-outs or transitional provisions for certain operations or institutions.

(The exact provisions, definitions, and procedural steps will be in the bill’s statutory text.)

Who would be affected

  • Pet grooming facilities operating in New York State (including potential brick-and-mortar shops and mobile grooming services, depending on the bill’s final scope).
  • Owners, managers, and staff of licensed facilities who would need to comply with care standards and recordkeeping requirements.
  • Consumers/pet owners who use grooming services, as the bill aims to improve the safety, welfare, and accountability of groomers.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced: January 9, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to the Economic Development committee (indicating the bill will be considered and possibly amended there before moving forward).
  • Legislative actions recorded on January 9, 2025 show two entries noting the referral to Economic Development (likely a clerical duplication in the record).

Related legislation

  • A 9663 (prior-session)
  • A 2718 (prior-session)

These related bills suggest ongoing interest in regulating pet grooming facilities and improving standards, and A 1108 may be part of a broader policy effort in this area.

Next steps for readers

  • Monitor the bill’s progress in the Economic Development committee for hearings, amendments, and votes.
  • Review the full text for specific licensing criteria, standards, recordkeeping formats, fees, and enforcement provisions once available.
  • Consider how licensing and standards might affect facility operations, costs, and compliance planning.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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