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A 1645

Requires higher education research facilities to make available certain information regarding the adoption of dogs or cats

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Linda Rosenthal

Requires New York higher education research facilities to disclose dog and cat adoption data to boost transparency and accountability.

REFERENCE CHANGED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
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Bill Summary · A 1645

Summary of Assembly Bill A 1645

Overview

Bill A 1645, introduced in the New York State Assembly on January 10, 2025, would require higher education research facilities to make available certain information regarding the adoption of dogs or cats. The primary sponsor is Linda Rosenthal. The bill’s status has moved from an Education committee referral to a Higher Education committee reference, with legislative actions indicating changes in its referral path on May 16, 2025.

Purpose and Intent

  • To increase transparency around the adoption of dogs and cats by higher education research facilities.
  • To ensure that information related to pet adoptions within these facilities is accessible, promoting welfare and accountability.

Key Provisions (as described)

  • Higher education research facilities would be required to make available certain information about the adoption of dogs or cats.
  • The bill would define which specific data elements must be disclosed; the exact scope and format of the information would be specified in the statute itself.
  • Public access or oversight considerations are implied by the use of the phrase “make available,” though the precise access method (public disclosure, annual reports, or online dashboards) would be detailed in the bill’s text.
  • The measure targets facilities within the higher education sector that conduct or house research involving dogs and/or cats.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Higher education research facilities (universities and related research institutions) in New York.
  • Secondary: The general public, students, researchers, and animal welfare oversight bodies who would benefit from increased transparency regarding adopted dogs and cats.
  • Administrators and compliance officers at affected facilities who would implement disclosure requirements.

Implementation and Timeline

  • Introduced: January 10, 2025.
  • Initial referral: The bill was referred to the Education Committee on January 10, 2025.
  • Status movement: On May 16, 2025, the bill’s reference was changed from Education to Higher Education, indicating a shift in committee jurisdiction or focus.
  • No specific effective date is provided in the available summary; enactment would follow legislative passage and the governor’s signature, with a defined effective date in the enacted bill.

Legislative Context

  • Sponsor: Linda Rosenthal (primary).
  • Related/Companion Bills: A 9137, A 636, A 3505 (prior-session counterparts) and S 7330 (companion in the Senate).
  • The existence of related bills suggests ongoing interest in animal welfare transparency within higher education institutions.

Potential Impacts

  • Increased transparency about pet adoptions at higher education facilities.
  • Potential administrative requirements for record-keeping, reporting, and disclosure formats.
  • Possible improvements in animal welfare monitoring and public trust related to research practices in universities.

Note: Specific data elements, disclosure mechanisms, and enforcement provisions would be detailed in the bill’s full text.

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

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