New YorkS 100472025-2026 Regular SessionSenate

Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage Atlantic and shortnose sturgeon

Sponsored By: Siela Bynoe (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Sturgeon fishing rules stay through 2029

The law extends New York’s DEC authority over Atlantic and shortnose sturgeon from December 31, 2026 to December 31, 2029. It takes effect now. DEC continues to set and enforce rules on catching, possessing, moving, or selling these fish in New York. People and businesses involved with these sturgeon must follow DEC rules through December 31, 2029.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Siela Bynoe

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 206 • No: 3

House vote • 5/28/2026

Assembly floor vote

Yes: 135 • No: 3

Senate vote • 5/18/2026

FLOOR Vote

Yes: 60 • No: 0

committee vote • 5/5/2026

Environmental Conservation Committee Vote

Yes: 11 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. SIGNED CHAP.228

    8/14/2026Senate
  2. DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR

    8/7/2026Senate
  3. RETURNED TO SENATE

    5/28/2026House
  4. PASSED ASSEMBLY

    5/28/2026House
  5. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.194

    5/28/2026House
  6. SUBSTITUTED FOR A11353

    5/28/2026House
  7. REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

    5/18/2026House
  8. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

    5/18/2026Senate
  9. PASSED SENATE

    5/18/2026Senate
  10. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

    5/7/2026Senate
  11. 2ND REPORT CAL.

    5/6/2026Senate
  12. 1ST REPORT CAL.959

    5/5/2026Senate
  13. REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

    4/24/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Original

    4/24/2026

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