Prohibits ear clipping and tail docking of dogs unless deemed medically necessary to protect the life or health of the dog

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Prohibits ear clipping and tail docking of dogs unless deemed medically necessary to protect the life or health of the dog.

Chamber: Senate
Introduced: Jan 13, 2025
Last action: Jan 7, 2026 — REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
Session: 2025-2026
Momentum: 29 · Low

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

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Stage base In Committee — base rate 5%, measured from NY's completed sessions
Momentum -5 29/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 289 days quiet

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