Legislative record

S 8927STATE · New YorkIn Committee

Relates to divorce and the consideration by the court of companion animals

Directs the court to consider whether the companion animal was acquired prior to or during the marriage; the basic daily needs of the companion animal; the party who generally facilitates veterinary care for the companion animal; the party who generally provides the companion animal with social interaction; the party who generally ensures compliance with state and local regulations regarding the companion animal; and the party who provides the greater ability to financially support the companion animal.

Voted 5/29/2026View source

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How representatives voted

76 yea·1 nay·5 other

Docket history

Action history

  1. 5/29/2026REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
  2. 5/29/2026DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
  3. 5/29/2026PASSED SENATE
  4. 5/14/2026ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
  5. 5/13/20262ND REPORT CAL.
  6. 5/12/20261ST REPORT CAL.1020
  7. 1/16/2026REFERRED TO JUDICIARY