UPDATE

Response from his office:

“Hi Mr. Wallace,

This bill is currently considered “dead,” as there was no movement on it this year beyond being referred to the Agriculture Committee. To move forward, it would need to be reintroduced next year and assigned a new bill number before it can be voted on.

At this time, no action is necessary. However, if the bill is reintroduced next year, we can certainly consider drafting a letter of support in opposition. Should I hear of any developments regarding its reintroduction, I will be sure to update you so we can discuss potential next steps.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out if there is anything else our office can assist you with in the meantime.

Best regards,

Jenn Conti

District Office Director

Office of Assemblyman Anil Beephan

105^th Assembly District

845-221-2202″

My response (I also brought up the Michael Shikashi nonsense thats been being pushed that Mike had put out a video about last year, i figured i would see if it could be addressed since i have thier attention):

“Dear Ms. Conti,
Thank you for your response—I truly appreciate your time and the information you provided.
I’m part of a global network of professional dog trainers who share deep concerns about the proposed bill. I would be happy to connect you with experienced trainers in our area whom I’ve worked with directly. Additionally, I’m available to provide insight through demonstration or instruction to help clarify the nature of our training methods and why this legislation poses serious risks if enacted next year.
Another concern I’d like to raise involves the Department of Agriculture and Markets. At last year’s ACO/DCO conference in Guilderland, NY, speakers affiliated with advocacy groups supporting this legislation were presented as “experts.” Unfortunately, the behavioral information shared—particularly regarding aggression—was inaccurate and rooted in pseudoscience. Even more troubling, the guidance on leash handling to prevent bites was plagiarized from Mike D’Abruzzo of K9-1 and misrepresented in a way that could lead to injury.
I’ve reached out to the Department via email to express my concerns about the ethical implications of this presentation, I have gotten a response but i am sure it has long fallen on deaf ears. It’s critical that the state hold the Department of Agriculture and Markets accountable and encourage them to conduct more rigorous research. We must ensure that law enforcement and related agencies are not misled by emotionally driven narratives that lack scientific grounding.
If your office feels it’s appropriate to pursue this further, I’d be glad to provide additional information and evidence to support these concerns.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions.
Thank you,

-Kenny Wallace”