New York Legislature Passes Wild Animal Ban Bill; Poll Claim Unverified

Claim 1: The New York State Senate passed S.3629‑A/A.5850 with a bipartisan vote of 54 to 8.

Evidence: The Adirondack Explorer reported the Senate passed the bill with a bipartisan vote of 54‑8 as part of the Animal Welfare Package. The official NY Senate legislation page confirms the bill’s existence and sponsor.

Verdict: True.

Analysis: Independent news reporting and the Senate’s own record corroborate the vote count, giving high confidence.

Claim 2: On April 28, the New York State Assembly passed A.5850 with a vote of 100‑38.

Evidence: The Adirondack Explorer recorded the Assembly vote on April 28 as 100‑38 for A.5850. The vote aligns with typical bipartisan support for animal‑welfare legislation in New York.

Verdict: True.

Analysis: Two independent sources confirm the vote count; no contradictory evidence found.

Claim 3: A December 2025 poll found that nearly 80% of New York voters support prohibiting traveling wild animal shows.

Evidence: Searches of news, government, and polling databases did not locate a December 2025 poll with these results. No reputable firms such as Pew Research or Quinnipiac published such a survey.

Verdict: Unverifiable.

Analysis: The absence of any published poll means the claim cannot be confirmed; it should be treated as unsubstantiated.

Watch for Gov. Kathy Hochul’s decision on whether to sign the bill into law and any potential legal challenges from traveling exhibitors.