ALBANY, New York, Dec. 3 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release:

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation (S4802/A6601) to identify and develop new training standards for therapy dogs. This legislation will establish new guidelines for therapy dog handlers and facilities in assessment, training, risk management and animal welfare. These new standards will ensure New York's therapy dogs are as prepared as possible to serve those in need.

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