New YorkA 113812025-2026 Regular SessionHouse

Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage sharks

Sponsored By: Rules

Signed by Governor

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATIONRULES

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Shark fishing rules extended to 2029

The law takes effect immediately. It extends the DEC’s shark management power through December 31, 2029. DEC can set size, catch, and possession limits. It can set seasons and closed areas. It can require permits, gear rules, and recordkeeping. It can set rules for transport, possession, and sale. Rules must be at least as strict as current state law and must align with Atlantic States and federal fishery plans. For fishers and dealers, rules can restrict harvests and add paperwork, but they help protect shark populations.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Rules

    Affiliation unavailable

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 193 • No: 3

Senate vote • 5/29/2026

FLOOR Vote

Yes: 58 • No: 0

House vote • 5/28/2026

Assembly floor vote

Yes: 135 • No: 3

Actions Timeline

  1. SIGNED CHAP.218

    8/14/2026House
  2. DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR

    8/7/2026House
  3. RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY

    5/29/2026Senate
  4. PASSED SENATE

    5/29/2026Senate
  5. 3RD READING CAL.960

    5/29/2026Senate
  6. SUBSTITUTED FOR S10061

    5/29/2026Senate
  7. REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

    5/28/2026Senate
  8. DELIVERED TO SENATE

    5/28/2026House
  9. PASSED ASSEMBLY

    5/28/2026House
  10. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.204

    5/21/2026House
  11. RULES REPORT CAL.204

    5/21/2026House
  12. REPORTED

    5/21/2026House
  13. REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES

    5/20/2026House
  14. REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

    5/15/2026House

Bill Text

  • Original

    5/15/2026

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