Albany County passes the PAWS Law to protect drivers and their pets

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)-- The PAWS (Pets in automobiles, welfare and safety) Law was passed unanimously by the Albany County Legislature. The law will prohibit drivers from allowing their pets to sit on their laps while driving or roam freely in the driver's immediate area.

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Albany County is the first county in New York is pass this legislation. The law sets clear guidelines for safe pet travel...