In September 2025, the New York State Assembly introduced Assembly Bill A9042, which would require veterinary clinics to provide notice and undergo Attorney General review for certain “material change” transactions, such as mergers or significant asset transfers. Momentum is building in 2026, with the bill recently referred to the Agriculture Committee for review on January 7th. This initiative builds on New York’s 2023 action to regulate healthcare transactions by requiring notice to the Department of Health for similar changes, but it goes further by extending oversight to the veterinary sector.
Read the full article: No ‘Paws’ in Oversight: Will New York’s Proposed Veterinary Transaction Review Law Take Effect in 2026? //
Source: https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/no-paws-in-oversight-will-new-york-s-5818690/