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Assembly splits 5–4 and refers proposed electronic-collar leash exception to Animal Control Commission
Summary
After a lengthy public hearing and debate on Ordinance 2025-29’s substitute to allow electronic collars as an alternative to leashes in specified conditions, the Assembly voted to refer the substitute to the Animal Control Commission (5–4). Opponents warned ecollars are not a reliable substitute for leashes and raised enforcement and safety concerns.
A contentious substitute to Ordinance 2025-29 that would allow certain electronic ("e-collar") devices to satisfy borough leash rules under defined circumstances was the focus of extended public testimony and Assembly debate; the Assembly ultimately voted 5–4 to refer the substitute to the Animal Control Commission for additional work and return in the second meeting of April.
Assemblymember Kelly and others urged caution and said public testimony showed widespread concern. Erin Ann…
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