Require Citywide Education Campaign on Dog Licensing
In committee as of May 11, 2026Under review by an assigned committee.
✦ Plain-Language Summary
This bill would require the health department to create an ongoing campaign to educate dog owners about licensing requirements and benefits. The campaign would include informational materials distributed at vet offices, pet shops, and public places, plus internet and subway ads. Dog owners would get better information about why licensing is required and how the fees support important programs.
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Details
- Introduced
- Mar 26, 2026
- Body
- Committee on Health
- Type
- Introduction
- Status
- Committee
Sponsors (5)
Official Description
This bill would require the Commissioner of Health and Mental Hygiene to develop and implement an ongoing outreach and education campaign on licensing by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) of dogs. The Commissioner would have to develop informational materials about dog licensing requirements, causes funded by dog licensing fees, and the benefits of dog licensing and post and distribute the materials in public places. The materials would have to be provided to veterinarians and pet shops to discretionarily hand out to their clients and patrons, respectively, and to discretionarily post in their facilities. The Commissioner would also be required to publicize the information in the materials via Internet and subway advertisements and to post the materials on DOHMH’s website.