New YorkA 111672025-2026 Regular SessionHouse

Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage Atlantic Cod

Sponsored By: George Alvarez (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

New York agency manages cod through 2029

The law extends New York’s Department of Environmental Conservation authority to manage Atlantic cod through December 31, 2029. It takes effect immediately. The department can keep setting seasons, size limits, and other fishing rules for commercial and recreational cod in state waters. The act does not create new programs or funding.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • George Alvarez

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 201 • No: 2

Senate vote • 6/3/2026

FLOOR Vote

Yes: 60 • No: 1

House vote • 5/12/2026

Assembly floor vote

Yes: 141 • No: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. SIGNED CHAP.214

    8/14/2026House
  2. DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR

    8/7/2026House
  3. RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY

    6/3/2026Senate
  4. PASSED SENATE

    6/3/2026Senate
  5. 3RD READING CAL.950

    6/3/2026Senate
  6. SUBSTITUTED FOR S10038

    6/3/2026Senate
  7. REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

    5/12/2026Senate
  8. DELIVERED TO SENATE

    5/12/2026House
  9. PASSED ASSEMBLY

    5/12/2026House
  10. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING CAL.493

    5/7/2026House
  11. REPORTED

    5/5/2026House
  12. REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

    4/30/2026House

Bill Text

  • Original

    4/30/2026

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