Committee on Health
TL;DR
The Committee on Health introduced a new local law that would ban calf roping and prohibit the use of electric prods and flank straps at rodeos in New York City. This measure aims to protect animal welfare by restricting certain practices considered harmful to livestock during rodeo events.
Key Decisions
- Local Law to prohibit calf roping and electric prods/flank straps in rodeos Introduced
Agenda
- Int 1255-2025 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting calf roping and the use of electric prods and flank straps in connection with rodeosIntroduction