All Roll Calls
Yes: 196 • No: 6
New YorkS 93022025-2026 Regular SessionSenate
Relates to extending the authorization for hunting big game by rifle in the county of Niagara
Sponsored By: Robert Ortt (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Rifle big-game hunting extended in Niagara
Hunters in Niagara County can use rifles for big game through October 1, 2028. The law takes effect now. Some related parts still follow earlier sunset and reversion rules in state law. Sections 3 and 4 only start when a related paragraph of section 11-0907 expires and reverts.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Robert Ortt
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 6/5/2026
Assembly floor vote
Yes: 127 • No: 4
Senate vote • 5/28/2026
FLOOR Vote
Yes: 58 • No: 2
committee vote • 5/20/2026
Environmental Conservation Committee Vote
Yes: 11 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
SIGNED CHAP.284
8/28/2026SenateDELIVERED TO GOVERNOR
8/21/2026SenateRETURNED TO SENATE
6/5/2026HousePASSED ASSEMBLY
6/5/2026HouseORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.581
6/5/2026HouseSUBSTITUTED FOR A10480
6/5/2026HouseREFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
5/28/2026HouseDELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
5/28/2026SenatePASSED SENATE
5/28/2026SenateADVANCED TO THIRD READING
5/26/2026Senate2ND REPORT CAL.
5/21/2026Senate1ST REPORT CAL.1309
5/20/2026SenateREFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
2/26/2026Senate
Bill Text
Original
2/26/2026
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