NY State Senate Bill 2023-S4993B

Current Bill Status Via A6244 - Vetoed by Governor

Introduced
- In Committee Assembly
- In Committee Senate
- On Floor Calendar Assembly
- On Floor Calendar Senate
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
Vetoed By Governor
Signed By Governor

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	Assembly Actions - Lowercase Senate Actions - UPPERCASE
Dec 13, 2024	tabled vetoed memo.77
Dec 02, 2024	delivered to governor
Jun 06, 2024	returned to assembly passed senate 3rd reading cal.1131 substituted for s4993c
Jun 06, 2024	substituted by a6244c
May 16, 2024	advanced to third reading
May 15, 2024	2nd report cal.
May 14, 2024	1st report cal.1131
May 08, 2024	print number 4993c
May 08, 2024	amend and recommit to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation
Jan 03, 2024	referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation
Jun 05, 2023	print number 4993b
Jun 05, 2023	amend and recommit to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation
May 19, 2023	print number 4993a
May 19, 2023	amend and recommit to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation
Feb 21, 2023	referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation

Votes

- Jun 6, 2024 - Floor Vote
  A6244
  
  60
  
  Aye
  
  1
  
  Nay
  
  0
  
  Absent
  
  1
  
  Excused
  
  0
  
  Abstained
  - - Floor Vote: Jun 6, 2024
      
      aye (60)
      
      Addabbo Jr.
      
      Ashby
      
      Bailey
      
      Borrello
      
      Breslin
      
      Brisport
      
      Brouk
      
      Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick
      
      Chu
      
      Cleare
      
      Comrie
      
      Cooney
      
      Felder
      
      Fernandez
      
      Gallivan
      
      Gianaris
      
      Gonzalez
      
      Gounardes
      
      Griffo
      
      Harckham
      
      Helming
      
      Hinchey
      
      Hoylman-Sigal
      
      Jackson
      
      Kavanagh
      
      Krueger
      
      Lanza
      
      Liu
      
      Mannion
      
      Martinez
      
      Martins
      
      Mattera
      
      May
      
      Mayer
      
      Murray
      
      Myrie
      
      O'Mara
      
      Oberacker
      
      Ortt
      
      Palumbo
      
      Parker
      
      Persaud
      
      Ramos
      
      Rhoads
      
      Rivera
      
      Rolison
      
      Ryan
      
      Salazar
      
      Sanders Jr.
      
      Scarcella-Spanton
      
      Sepúlveda
      
      Serrano
      
      Stavisky
      
      Stec
      
      Stewart-Cousins
      
      Tedisco
      
      Thomas
      
      Webb
      
      Weber
      
      Weik
      
      nay (1)
      
      Skoufis
      
      excused (1)
      
      Walczyk
  May 14, 2024 - Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation Committee Vote
  S4993B
  
  7
  
  Aye
  
  0
  
  Nay
  
  0
  
  Aye with Reservations
  
  0
  
  Absent
  
  0
  
  Excused
  
  0
  
  Abstained
  - - Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation Committee Vote: May 14, 2024
      
      aye (7)
      
      Cleare
      
      Cooney
      
      Helming
      
      Hinchey
      
      Scarcella-Spanton
      
      Serrano
      
      Tedisco

Bill Amendments

Original

C (Active)

co-Sponsors

2023-S4993 - Details

See Assembly Version of this Bill:: A6244
Law Section:: Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Law
Laws Affected:: Add §3.27, Pks & Rec L

2023-S4993 - Summary

Authorizes the commissioner of parks, recreation and historic preservation to issue rules, regulations and programs necessary to allow the presence and behavior of dogs conducive to the characteristics of each state park; requires the installation of dog waste stations; requires dogs to be under the direct supervision and control at all times by the owner or custodian of such dogs; makes related provisions.

2023-S4993 - Sponsor Memo

                                 
BILL NUMBER: S4993

SPONSOR: MARTINEZ
 
TITLE OF BILL:

An act to amend the parks, recreation and historic preservation law, in
relation to allowing the presence of dogs in state parks

 
PURPOSE:

The purpose of this legislation is to permit the presence of dogs in all
state parks with the exception of the Adirondack park and Catskill park.

 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:

Section 1. The parks, recreation and historic preservation law is
amended by adding a new section 3.27 that authorizes the admittance of
dogs into state parks and grants the parks commissioner authority to
adopt any rules, regulations and programs deemed necessary for dog
access provided such rules and programs do not conflict with the
provisions of this bill. This section further provides clarity on when
and where dogs are permitted in state parks, the responsibilities and

liabilities of the owner or custodian of the dog, and the requirement of
state parks to provide dog care stations.

Section 2. Is the enacting clause

 
JUSTIFICATION:

New York State Parks are sacred areas of land where residents and visi-
tors can commune, exercise, and appreciate the beautiful landscapes
available to us. While many people would love to share this experience
with their dog (s), some parks do not currently permit them. Park visi-
tors should have the option to bring their dog/s with them to enjoy open
green space, trails and the solace of nature state parks provide. This
bill affords state parks with the flexibility to restrict certain areas
from being accessible to dogs, which may include protected bird nesting
sites. This measure encourages coexistence between park visitors, dogs,
wildlife and the environment.

 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:

To be determined.

 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect on the one hundred twentieth day after it
shall have become a law.

2023-S4993 - Bill Text download pdf

                             
                     S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
 ________________________________________________________________________
 
                                   4993
 
                        2023-2024 Regular Sessions
 
                             I N  S E N A T E
 
                             February 21, 2023
                                ___________
 
 Introduced  by Sen. MARTINEZ -- read twice and ordered printed, and when
   printed to be committed to the Committee on Cultural Affairs, Tourism,
   Parks and Recreation
 
 AN ACT to amend the parks, recreation and historic preservation law,  in
   relation to allowing the presence of dogs in state parks

   THE  PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
 BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
 
   Section 1. The parks, recreation  and  historic  preservation  law  is
 amended by adding a new section 3.27 to read as follows:
   §  3.27  DOGS  ALLOWED  IN  PARKS. 1. THE COMMISSIONER SHALL ADOPT ANY
 RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROGRAMS NECESSARY FOR THE PRESENCE AND  BEHAVIOR
 OF  DOGS  IN  STATE  PARKS, PROVIDED THAT SUCH RULES AND PROGRAMS DO NOT
 CONFLICT WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION.
   2. FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION, THE FOLLOWING  TERMS  SHALL  HAVE
 THE FOLLOWING MEANINGS:
   (A)  "STATE  PARK"  SHALL  MEAN  ANY  PUBLIC PARK, RECREATION AREA, OR
 NATURAL AREA THAT IS OWNED AND OPERATED BY THE STATE OF  NEW  YORK  WITH
 THE EXCEPTION OF THE ADIRONDACK PARK AND THE CATSKILL PARK.
   (B)  "DOG"  SHALL  MEAN ANY DOMESTIC ANIMAL OF THE SPECIES CANIS FAMI-
 LIARIS.
   3. (A) DOGS SHALL BE ALLOWED IN ALL NEW  YORK  STATE  PARKS  WITH  THE
 EXCEPTION  OF  THE  ADIRONDACK  PARK AND THE CATSKILL PARK DURING PUBLIC
 HOURS OF OPERATION YEAR-ROUND, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, TRAILS AND
 BEACHES EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION FOUR OF THIS SECTION.
   (B) ALL STATE PARKS SHALL INSTALL AND OFFER DOG CARE STATIONS, INCLUD-
 ING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, GARBAGE CANS AND DISPOSABLE BIODEGRADABLE WASTE
 BAGS TO ENSURE A CLEAN AND HYGIENIC ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL PARK VISITORS.
   (C) ALL DOGS SHALL BE UNDER DIRECT  SUPERVISION  AND  CONTROL  AT  ALL
 TIMES BY THE OWNER OR CUSTODIAN OF THE DOG.
   (D)  DOGS SHALL BE LEASHED AT ALL TIMES UNLESS A STATE PARK DESIGNATES
 A SPECIFIC UNLEASHED AREA.
 
  EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                       [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                            LBD05507-04-3

 S. 4993                             2
 
   (E) WASTE SHALL BE REMOVED AND DISPOSED OF BY THE DOG OWNER.
   (F)  DOG  OWNERS OR CUSTODIANS ASSUME LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE OR HARM
 CAUSED BY THEIR DOG ON PARK PREMISES.
   (G) DOGS ARE NOT PERMITTED WITHIN AT LEAST ONE  HUNDRED  FEET  OF  ANY
 AREAS RESTRICTED FOR PROTECTION OF ENDANGERED SPECIES AND/OR NESTING.
   4.  (A)  DOGS  SHALL  NOT  BE ALLOWED IN AREAS OF STATE PARKS THAT ARE
 DESIGNATED BY PARKS AS "RESTRICTED".
   (B) DOGS SHALL NOT BE ALLOWED IN STATE PARKS DURING EVENTS  OR  ACTIV-
 ITIES THAT ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNATED AS "DOG-FREE".
   (C) DOGS SHALL NOT BE ALLOWED IN STATE PARKS IF THEY ARE NOT UNDER THE
 CONTROL  OF THEIR OWNER OR CUSTODIAN, OR IF THEY POSE A THREAT TO PUBLIC
 SAFETY.
   (D) DOGS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN FULLY  VACCINATED  PURSUANT  TO  ANY  LAW,
 RULES  OR  REGULATIONS  REQUIRING  SUCH VACCINES SHALL NOT BE ALLOWED IN
 STATE PARKS.
   5. (A) THE OFFICE SHALL HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO ENFORCE  THE  PROVISIONS
 OF THIS SECTION, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE POWER TO ISSUE CITA-
 TIONS AND FINES FOR VIOLATIONS.
   (B)  THE  OFFICE SHALL ALSO HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO EXCLUDE SUCH OWNER'S
 DOG OR DOGS FROM STATE PARKS FOR A PERIOD OF TIME IF THE OWNER OR CUSTO-
 DIAN OF THE DOG FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS  SECTION  OR
 THE RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROGRAMS ADOPTED BY THE STATE PARK SYSTEM.
   § 2. This act shall take effect on the one hundred twentieth day after
 it shall have become a law.

co-Sponsors

2023-S4993A - Details

See Assembly Version of this Bill:: A6244
Law Section:: Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Law
Laws Affected:: Add §3.27, Pks & Rec L

2023-S4993A - Summary

2023-S4993A - Sponsor Memo

                                 
BILL NUMBER: S4993A

SPONSOR: MARTINEZ
 
TITLE OF BILL:

An act to amend the parks, recreation and historic preservation law, in
relation to allowing the presence of dogs in state parks

 
PURPOSE:

The purpose of this legislation is to permit the regulated presence of
dogs in state parks.

 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:

Section 1. The parks, recreation and historic preservation law is
amended by adding a new section 3.27 that authorizes the admittance of
dogs into state parks and grants the parks commissioner authority to
adopt any rules, regulations and programs deemed necessary for dog
access provided such rules and programs do not conflict with the
provisions of this bill. This section further provides clarity on when
and where dogs are permitted in state parks, the responsibilities and

liabilities of the owner or custodian of the dog, and the requirement of
state parks to provide dog care stations.

Section 2. Is the enacting clause

 
JUSTIFICATION:

New York State Parks are sacred areas of land where residents and visi-
tors can commune, exercise, and appreciate the beautiful landscapes
available to us. While many people would love to share this experience
with their dog (s), some parks do not currently permit them. Park visi-
tors should have the option to bring their dog/5 with them to enjoy open
green space, trails and the solace of nature state parks provide. This
bill affords state parks with the flexibility to restrict certain areas
from being accessible to dogs, which may include protected bird nesting
sites. This measure encourages coexistence between park visitors, dogs,
wildlife and the environment.

 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:

To be determined.

 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect on the one hundred twentieth day after it
shall have become a law.

2023-S4993A - Bill Text download pdf

                             
                     S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
 ________________________________________________________________________
 
                                  4993--A
 
                        2023-2024 Regular Sessions
 
                             I N  S E N A T E
 
                             February 21, 2023
                                ___________
 
 Introduced  by Sens. MARTINEZ, STAVISKY -- read twice and ordered print-
   ed, and when printed to be committed  to  the  Committee  on  Cultural
   Affairs,  Tourism,  Parks and Recreation -- committee discharged, bill
   amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said  commit-
   tee

 AN  ACT to amend the parks, recreation and historic preservation law, in
   relation to allowing the presence of dogs in state parks
 
   THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND  ASSEM-
 BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
 
   Section  1.  The  parks,  recreation  and historic preservation law is
 amended by adding a new section 3.27 to read as follows:
   § 3.27 DOGS ALLOWED IN PARKS. 1.  THE  COMMISSIONER  SHALL  ADOPT  ANY
 RULES,  REGULATIONS AND PROGRAMS NECESSARY FOR THE PRESENCE AND BEHAVIOR
 OF DOGS IN STATE PARKS, PROVIDED THAT SUCH RULES  AND  PROGRAMS  DO  NOT
 CONFLICT WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION.
   2.  (A)  DOGS  SHALL  BE  ALLOWED IN ALL NEW YORK STATE PARKS WITH THE
 EXCEPTION OF THE ADIRONDACK  PARK,  THE  CATSKILL  PARK  AND  ARBORETUMS
 DURING PUBLIC HOURS OF OPERATION YEAR-ROUND EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SUBDI-
 VISION THREE OF THIS SECTION.
   (B)  THE COMMISSIONER SHALL PROMULGATE RULES AND REGULATIONS RESTRICT-
 ING THE PRESENCE OF DOGS IN AREAS DESIGNATED FOR SWIMMING OR  SUNBATHING
 ON BEACHES AND RESIDENT WILDLIFE IN PRESERVES.
   (C)  ALL  STATE  PARKS  SHALL  INSTALL  AND  OFFER DOG WASTE STATIONS,
 INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, GARBAGE CANS AND DISPOSABLE BIODEGRADABLE
 WASTE BAGS TO ENSURE A CLEAN AND HYGIENIC ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL PARK VISI-
 TORS.
   (D) ALL DOGS SHALL BE UNDER DIRECT  SUPERVISION  AND  CONTROL  AT  ALL
 TIMES BY THE OWNER OR CUSTODIAN OF THE DOG.
   (E)  DOGS SHALL BE LEASHED AT ALL TIMES UNLESS A STATE PARK DESIGNATES
 A SPECIFIC UNLEASHED AREA.
   (F) WASTE SHALL BE REMOVED AND DISPOSED OF BY THE DOG OWNER.
 
  EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                       [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                            LBD05507-05-3

 S. 4993--A                          2
 
   (G) DOG OWNERS OR CUSTODIANS ASSUME LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE  OR  HARM
 CAUSED BY THEIR DOG ON PARK PREMISES.
   (H)  DOGS  ARE  NOT  PERMITTED WITHIN AT LEAST ONE HUNDRED FEET OF ANY
 AREAS RESTRICTED FOR PROTECTION OF ENDANGERED SPECIES AND/OR NESTING.
   3. (A) DOGS SHALL NOT BE ALLOWED IN AREAS  OF  STATE  PARKS  THAT  ARE
 DESIGNATED BY PARKS AS "RESTRICTED".
   (B)  DOGS  SHALL NOT BE ALLOWED IN STATE PARKS DURING EVENTS OR ACTIV-
 ITIES THAT ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNATED AS "DOG-FREE".
   (C) DOGS SHALL NOT BE ALLOWED IN STATE PARKS  IF  THEY  ARE  DEEMED  A
 "DANGEROUS DOG" PURSUANT TO SECTION ONE HUNDRED EIGHT OF THE AGRICULTURE
 AND MARKETS LAW.
   (D)  DOGS  THAT  HAVE  NOT  BEEN FULLY VACCINATED PURSUANT TO ANY LAW,
 RULES OR REGULATIONS REQUIRING SUCH VACCINES SHALL  NOT  BE  ALLOWED  IN
 STATE PARKS.
   4.  (A)  THE OFFICE SHALL HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO ENFORCE THE PROVISIONS
 OF THIS SECTION, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE POWER TO ISSUE CITA-
 TIONS AND FINES FOR VIOLATIONS.
   (B) THE OFFICE SHALL ALSO HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO EXCLUDE  SUCH  OWNER'S
 DOG OR DOGS FROM STATE PARKS FOR A PERIOD OF TIME IF THE OWNER OR CUSTO-
 DIAN  OF  THE DOG FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION OR
 THE RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROGRAMS ADOPTED BY THE STATE PARK SYSTEM.
   § 2. This act shall take effect on the one hundred twentieth day after
 it shall have become a law.

co-Sponsors

2023-S4993B - Details

See Assembly Version of this Bill:: A6244
Law Section:: Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Law
Laws Affected:: Add §3.27, Pks & Rec L

2023-S4993B - Summary

2023-S4993B - Sponsor Memo

                                 
BILL NUMBER: S4993B

SPONSOR: MARTINEZ
 
TITLE OF BILL:

An act to amend the parks, recreation and historic preservation law, in
relation to allowing the presence of dogs in state parks

 
PURPOSE:

The purpose of this legislation is to permit the regulated presence of
dogs in state parks.

 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:

Section 1. The parks, recreation and historic preservation law is
amended by adding a new section 3.27 that authorizes the admittance of
dogs into state parks and grants the parks commissioner authority to
adopt any rules, regulations and programs deemed necessary for dog
access provided such rules and programs do not conflict with the
provisions of this bill. This section further provides clarity on when
and where dogs are permitted in state parks, the responsibilities and

liabilities of the owner or custodian of the dog, and the requirement of
state parks to provide dog care stations.

Section 2. Is the enacting clause

 
JUSTIFICATION:

New York State Parks are sacred areas of land where residents and visi-
tors can commune, exercise, and appreciate the beautiful landscapes
available to us. While many people would love to share this experience
with their dog (s), some parks do not currently permit them. Park visi-
tors should have the option to bring their dog/5 with them to enjoy open
green space, trails and the solace of nature state parks provide. This
bill affords state parks with the flexibility to restrict certain areas
from being accessible to dogs, which may include protected bird nesting
sites. This measure encourages coexistence between park visitors, dogs,
wildlife and the environment.

 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:

To be determined.

 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect on the one hundred twentieth day after it
shall have become a law.

2023-S4993B - Bill Text download pdf

                             
                     S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
 ________________________________________________________________________
 
                                  4993--B
 
                        2023-2024 Regular Sessions
 
                             I N  S E N A T E
 
                             February 21, 2023
                                ___________
 
 Introduced  by Sens. MARTINEZ, STAVISKY -- read twice and ordered print-
   ed, and when printed to be committed  to  the  Committee  on  Cultural
   Affairs,  Tourism,  Parks and Recreation -- committee discharged, bill
   amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said  commit-
   tee  --  committee  discharged,  bill  amended,  ordered  reprinted as
   amended and recommitted to said committee
 
 AN ACT to amend the parks, recreation and historic preservation law,  in
   relation to allowing the presence of dogs in state parks
 
   THE  PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
 BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
 
   Section 1. The parks, recreation  and  historic  preservation  law  is
 amended by adding a new section 3.27 to read as follows:
   §  3.27  DOGS  ALLOWED  IN  PARKS. 1. THE COMMISSIONER SHALL ADOPT ANY
 RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROGRAMS NECESSARY FOR THE PRESENCE AND  BEHAVIOR
 OF  DOGS  IN  STATE  PARKS IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH THE PROVISIONS OF
 THIS SECTION.
   2. (A) DOGS SHALL BE ALLOWED IN ALL NEW YORK  STATE  PARKS  UNDER  THE
 JURISDICTION  OF  THE OFFICE DURING PUBLIC HOURS OF OPERATION YEAR-ROUND
 EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION THREE OF THIS SECTION.
   (B) ALL STATE PARKS WHERE DOGS ARE PERMITTED SHALL INSTALL  AND  OFFER
 DOG  WASTE  STATIONS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DISPOSABLE RECEPTA-
 CLES AND DISPOSABLE BIODEGRADABLE WASTE  BAGS  TO  ENSURE  A  CLEAN  AND
 HYGIENIC ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL PARK VISITORS.
   (C)  ALL  DOGS  SHALL  BE  UNDER DIRECT SUPERVISION AND CONTROL AT ALL
 TIMES BY THE OWNER OR CUSTODIAN OF THE DOG.
   (D) DOGS SHALL BE LEASHED AT ALL TIMES UNLESS A STATE PARK  DESIGNATES
 A SPECIFIC UNLEASHED AREA.
   (E)  WASTE  SHALL  BE PROPERLY REMOVED AND DISPOSED OF BY THE OWNER OR
 CUSTODIAN OF THE DOG.

  EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                       [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                            LBD05507-07-3
 S. 4993--B                          2

   (F) DOG OWNERS AND CUSTODIANS SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE  OR  HARM
 CAUSED  BY  THEIR  DOG ON PARK PREMISES AND SUBJECT TO PENALTIES FOR ANY
 VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION.
   3.  IN ADDITION TO OTHER RELEVANT MATTERS, THE RULES, REGULATIONS, AND
 PROGRAMS REQUIRED BY SUBDIVISION ONE OF THIS SECTION SHALL:
   (A) LIMIT THE PRESENCE OF DOGS IN THE MANNER AND TO  THE  EXTENT  THAT
 THE  COMMISSIONER  DEEMS  APPROPRIATE,  INCLUDING  BUT  NOT  LIMITED  TO
 RESTRICTING THE PRESENCE OF DOGS:
   (I) AT CERTAIN TIMES OF DAY OR CERTAIN TIMES OF YEAR; AND
   (II) FOR THE PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE, OTHER ASPECTS OF THE ENVIRONMENT,
 THE QUALITY OF THE PARK, AND THE EXPERIENCE OF OTHER PARK USERS;
   (B) INCLUDE SPECIFIC PROHIBITIONS PROVIDING THAT  DOGS  SHALL  NOT  BE
 ALLOWED IN STATE PARKS:
   (I)  DURING  EVENTS  OR ACTIVITIES THAT ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNATED AS
 "DOG-FREE";
   (II) IF THEY ARE DEEMED A "DANGEROUS  DOG"  PURSUANT  TO  SECTION  ONE
 HUNDRED EIGHT OF THE AGRICULTURE AND MARKETS LAW;
   (III)  WITHOUT  BEING FULLY VACCINATED PURSUANT TO ALL LAWS, RULES AND
 REGULATIONS REQUIRING SUCH VACCINES;
   (IV) WITHIN ONE HUNDRED FEET OF ANY AREAS RESTRICTED FOR PROTECTION OF
 RARE, THREATENED, OR ENDANGERED SPECIES AND/OR NESTING,  OR  WITHIN  ANY
 ARBORETUM;
   (V) IN BUILDINGS;
   (VI) IN AREAS DESIGNATED FOR SWIMMING;
   (VII) IN SUNBATHING AREAS ON BEACHES;
   (VIII) ON GOLF COURSES;
   (IX) ON PLAYGROUNDS AND SPRAYGROUNDS; AND
   (X) AT SUCH OTHER TIMES, PLACES, AND IN SUCH MANNER AS THE COMMISSION-
 ER MAY DEEM APPROPRIATE; AND
   (C) SET PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS SECTION.
   4.  (A)  THE OFFICE SHALL HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO ENFORCE THE PROVISIONS
 OF THIS SECTION, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE POWER TO ISSUE CITA-
 TIONS AND FINES FOR VIOLATIONS.
   (B) THE OFFICE SHALL ALSO HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO EXCLUDE  SUCH  OWNER'S
 DOG OR DOGS FROM STATE PARKS FOR A PERIOD OF TIME IF THE OWNER OR CUSTO-
 DIAN  OF  THE DOG FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION OR
 THE RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROGRAMS ADOPTED BY THE STATE PARK SYSTEM.
   § 2. This act shall take effect on the one hundred twentieth day after
 it shall have become a law.

co-Sponsors

2023-S4993C (ACTIVE) - Details

See Assembly Version of this Bill:: A6244
Law Section:: Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Law
Laws Affected:: Add §3.27, Pks & Rec L

2023-S4993C (ACTIVE) - Summary

2023-S4993C (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo

                                 
BILL NUMBER: S4993C

SPONSOR: MARTINEZ
 
TITLE OF BILL:

An act to amend the parks, recreation and historic preservation law, in
relation to allowing the presence of dogs in state parks

 
PURPOSE:

The purpose of this legislation is to permit the presence of dogs in all
state parks with the exception of the Adirondack park and Catskill park.

 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:

Section 1. The parks, recreation and historic preservation law is
amended by adding a new section 3.27 that authorizes the admittance of
dogs into state parks and grants the parks commissioner authority to
adopt any rules, regulations and programs for dog access provided such
rules and programs do not conflict with the provisions of this bill.
This section further provides clarity on when and where dogs are permit-
ted in state parks, the responsibilities and liabilities of the owner or

custodian of the dog, and the requirement of state parks to provide dog
care stations.

Section 2. Is the enacting clause

 
JUSTIFICATION:

New York State Parks are sacred areas of land where residents and visi-
tors can commune, exercise, and appreciate the beautiful landscapes
available to us. While many people would love to share this experience
with their dog(s), some parks do not currently permit them.  Park visi-
tors should have the option to bring their dog/s with them to enjoy open
green space, trails and the solace of nature state parks provide. This
bill affords state parks with the flexibility to restrict certain areas
from being accessible to dogs, which may include protected bird nesting
sites. This measure encourages co-existence between park visitors, dogs,
wildlife and the environment.

 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:

To be determined.

 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect on the one hundred twentieth day after it
shall have become a law.

2023-S4993C (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf

                             
                     S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
 ________________________________________________________________________
 
                                  4993--C
 
                        2023-2024 Regular Sessions
 
                             I N  S E N A T E
 
                             February 21, 2023
                                ___________
 
 Introduced by Sens. MARTINEZ, MURRAY, STAVISKY -- read twice and ordered
   printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Cultural
   Affairs,  Tourism,  Parks and Recreation -- committee discharged, bill
   amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said  commit-
   tee  --  committee  discharged,  bill  amended,  ordered  reprinted as
   amended and recommitted  to  said  committee  --  recommitted  to  the
   Committee  on  Cultural  Affairs,  Tourism,  Parks  and  Recreation in
   accordance with Senate Rule 6, sec. 8 --  committee  discharged,  bill
   amended,  ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said commit-
   tee
 
 AN ACT to amend the parks, recreation and historic preservation law,  in
   relation to allowing the presence of dogs in state parks
 
   THE  PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
 BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
 
   Section 1. The parks, recreation  and  historic  preservation  law  is
 amended by adding a new section 3.27 to read as follows:
   §  3.27  DOGS  ALLOWED IN STATE PARKS. 1. THE COMMISSIONER SHALL ADOPT
 ANY RULES, REGULATIONS AND  PROGRAMS  NECESSARY  FOR  THE  PRESENCE  AND
 BEHAVIOR  OF DOGS CONDUCIVE TO THE CHARACTERISTICS OF EACH STATE PARK IN
 A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION.
   2. (A) DOGS SHALL BE ALLOWED IN ALL NEW YORK  STATE  PARKS  UNDER  THE
 JURISDICTION  OF  THE OFFICE DURING PUBLIC HOURS OF OPERATION YEAR-ROUND
 EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION THREE OF THIS SECTION.
   (B) ALL STATE PARKS WHERE DOGS ARE PERMITTED SHALL INSTALL  AND  OFFER
 DOG  WASTE  STATIONS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DISPOSABLE RECEPTA-
 CLES AND DISPOSABLE BIODEGRADABLE WASTE  BAGS  TO  ENSURE  A  CLEAN  AND
 HYGIENIC ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL PARK VISITORS.
   (C)  ALL  DOGS  SHALL  BE  UNDER DIRECT SUPERVISION AND CONTROL AT ALL
 TIMES BY THE OWNER OR CUSTODIAN OF THE DOG.
   (D) DOGS SHALL BE LEASHED AT ALL TIMES UNLESS IN AN AREA THAT HAS BEEN
 DESIGNATED BY A STATE PARK AS AN UNLEASHED AREA.
 
  EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                       [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                            LBD05507-09-4

 S. 4993--C                          2
 
   (E) WASTE SHALL BE PROPERLY REMOVED AND DISPOSED OF BY  THE  OWNER  OR
 CUSTODIAN OF THE DOG.
   (F)  DOG  OWNERS AND CUSTODIANS SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR HARM
 CAUSED BY THEIR DOG ON PARK PREMISES AND SUBJECT TO  PENALTIES  FOR  ANY
 VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION.
   3.  IN ADDITION TO OTHER RELEVANT MATTERS, THE RULES, REGULATIONS, AND
 PROGRAMS SET FORTH BY THE COMMISSIONER REQUIRED BY  SUBDIVISION  ONE  OF
 THIS SECTION MAY:
   (A)  LIMIT  THE  PRESENCE OF DOGS IN THE MANNER AND TO THE EXTENT THAT
 THE  COMMISSIONER  DEEMS  APPROPRIATE,  INCLUDING  BUT  NOT  LIMITED  TO
 RESTRICTING THE PRESENCE OF DOGS:
   (I) AT CERTAIN TIMES OF DAY OR CERTAIN TIMES OF YEAR;
   (II) FOR THE PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE, OTHER ASPECTS OF THE ENVIRONMENT,
 THE QUALITY OF THE PARK, AND THE EXPERIENCE OF OTHER PARK USERS; AND
   (III) IN ARBORETUMS OR PARK PRESERVES;
   (B)  INCLUDE  SPECIFIC  PROHIBITIONS  PROVIDING THAT DOGS SHALL NOT BE
 ALLOWED IN STATE PARKS:
   (I) DURING EVENTS OR ACTIVITIES THAT ARE  SPECIFICALLY  DESIGNATED  AS
 "DOG-FREE";
   (II)  IF  THEY  ARE  DEEMED  A "DANGEROUS DOG" PURSUANT TO SECTION ONE
 HUNDRED EIGHT OF THE AGRICULTURE AND MARKETS LAW;
   (III) WITHOUT BEING FULLY VACCINATED PURSUANT TO ALL LAWS,  RULES  AND
 REGULATIONS REQUIRING SUCH VACCINES;
   (IV) WITHIN ONE HUNDRED FEET OF ANY AREAS RESTRICTED FOR PROTECTION OF
 RARE, THREATENED, OR ENDANGERED SPECIES AND/OR NESTING;
   (V) IN BUILDINGS;
   (VI) IN LIFEGUARDED AREAS DESIGNATED FOR SWIMMING;
   (VII) IN LIFEGUARDED AREAS DESIGNATED FOR SUNBATHING;
   (VIII) ON GOLF COURSES;
   (IX) ON PLAYGROUNDS AND SPRAYGROUNDS; AND
   (X) AT SUCH OTHER TIMES, PLACES, AND IN SUCH MANNER AS THE COMMISSION-
 ER MAY DEEM APPROPRIATE; AND
   (C) SET PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS SECTION.
   4.  (A)  THE OFFICE SHALL HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO ENFORCE THE PROVISIONS
 OF THIS SECTION, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE POWER TO ISSUE CITA-
 TIONS AND FINES FOR VIOLATIONS.
   (B) THE OFFICE SHALL ALSO HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO EXCLUDE  SUCH  OWNER'S
 DOG OR DOGS FROM STATE PARKS FOR A PERIOD OF TIME IF THE OWNER OR CUSTO-
 DIAN  OF  THE DOG FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION OR
 THE RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROGRAMS ADOPTED BY THE STATE PARK SYSTEM.
   § 2. This act shall take effect on the one hundred twentieth day after
 it shall have become a law.

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Senate Bill S4993B

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Current Bill Status Via A6244 - Vetoed by Governor

Jun 6, 2024 - Floor Vote

Floor Vote: Jun 6, 2024

May 14, 2024 - Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation Committee Vote

Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation Committee Vote: May 14, 2024

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