New YorkA 16722025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Prohibits contracts for the purchase or financing of a dog or cat from online websites from including provisions allowing repossession of the animal

Sponsored By: Linda Rosenthal (Democratic)

Became Law

AGRICULTURECODESCONSUMER PROTECTION

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

No repossession for dog or cat purchases

The law bans any contract that treats a dog or cat as loan security. Sellers and lenders cannot repossess the animal for missed payments. The ban applies to sales and financing, including online websites. Using an unsecured personal loan to buy a dog or cat is still allowed. Other legal rights and remedies under state law remain in place. The law takes effect immediately.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Linda Rosenthal
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

George Alvarez
Democratic • House
Steven Raga
Democratic • House
William Colton
Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 57 • No: 1

House vote • 6/4/2025

FLOOR Vote