PLEASE NOTE:
“We in America do not have government by the majority – we have government by the majority who participate…. All
Tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent.” -Thomas Jefferson
While some of these bills do not appear to have direct link to Conservation, they are an integral part of conservation in Western and ultimately New York State e.g. Fire-arm regulations, wind turbines and wind farms, term limits, recall bills, and salaries of elected state officials and legislators as well as some statewide insurance requirements are just a few of the crossovers we need to be aware of.
These bills are from legiscan.com. Here you can click on NY as home state and browse from day one of the current legislative session or search for a particular bill, from where you can read the bill, see who has sponsored the bill and where it currently stands in committees. “Spectrum” will tell you whether this was sponsored by one or both parties. “Status” will tell when it was introduced. “Action” will tell you the most recent action that has occurred on the proposal. “Pending” will tell you which committee it is currently in. “Sponsored” will tell you which legislators and their party affiliations sponsored the bill. “Summary” will give you a quick overview or title of the proposed bill. “History” will tell you where it has been since it was introduced. “Same As/Similar As” will show the legislative companion bill number, date of introduction and action in the companion NYS legislature.
Several proposed bills will appear more than once or seem to. This is because they have moved through several different committees in their corresponding chamber or have been amended or a version has been introduced in the other NYS Assembly or Senate Chamber.
Clicking on the bill number will take you to the bill. Clicking on “Detail” will take to the bill, its summary, whose sponsoring it, the current area it is in, and whether it is being monitored. Clicking on “Text” gives you the actual wording of the bill. Clicking on “Discuss” gives you any discussion on the bill.
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Relates to consumer warnings regarding rifles, shotguns, and firearms; provides that a graphic warning that depicts the nature of the health and safety risks of firearms be provided when any license or permit is issued or amended. |
2026-05-22 |
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To repeal the Hughes Amendment to the Firearm Owners’ Protection Act. |
2026-05-22 |
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Extends the authorization for hunting big game by rifle in the county of Niagara until 2028. |
2026-05-21 |
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Approves notice and proof of disability or proof of need for family leave, or proof of disability for a special cross-bow permit, from an attending nurse practitioner. |
2026-05-21 |
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Establishes the farm ownership succession planning program to provide farm owners with a succession planning toolkit that can be used by such farm owners who plan on selling or closing their farm. |
2026-05-21 |
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Establishes a three calendar day waiting period from contact of the New York State National Instant Background Check System (NYS NICS) before a firearm, shotgun or rifle may be delivered to a person; provides exceptions where a person possesses a lic… |
2026-05-21 |
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Authorizes seniors and persons who are severely disabled to use an ATV to enter and exit certain lands where ice fishing is permitted by the department of environmental conservation when conditions are reasonably safe for the operation of ATV’s. |
2026-05-21 |
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Extends the effectiveness of certain provisions relating to defining spearguns and allowing recreational spearfishing in New York’s marine and coastal waters. |
2026-05-21 |
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Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage the American eel to December thirty-first, two thousand twenty-nine. |
2026-05-21 |
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Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage winter flounder to 12/31/2029. |
2026-05-21 |
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Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation regarding the management of fluke-summer flounder to December 31, 2029. |
2026-05-21 |
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Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage blueback herring. |
2026-05-21 |
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Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage Atlantic and shortnose sturgeon. |
2026-05-21 |
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Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage scup to December thirty-first, two thousand twenty-nine. |
2026-05-21 |
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Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage Atlantic herring to December thirty-first, two thousand twenty-nine. |
2026-05-21 |
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Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to restrict the taking of fish, shellfish and crustacea in special management areas. |
2026-05-21 |
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Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage whelk and conch to December 31, 2029. |
2026-05-21 |
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To prohibit the United States Postal Service from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing a proposed rule with respect to the mailing of pistols, revolvers, and other firearms capable of being concealed on the person. |
2026-05-21 |
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Extends the authorization for hunting big game by rifle in the county of Niagara until 2028. |
2026-05-20 |
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Relates to the sale and possession of self-defense spray devices in the state; removes the requirement that only authorized dealers and pharmacists could sell such devices; provides that no more than two self-defense spray devices may be sold at any … |
2026-05-20 |
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Relates to the sale and possession of self-defense spray devices in the state; removes the requirement that only authorized dealers and pharmacists could sell such devices; permits shipping of such devices within the state; repeals certain provisions… |
2026-05-20 |
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Requires reporting of the tick-borne disease of Alpha-gal syndrome. |
2026-05-20 |
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Prohibits the purchase of ammunition if such purchaser failed a background check, is prohibited by federal law or is subject to a temporary or extreme risk protection order issued pursuant to article sixty-three-A of the civil practice law and rules. |
2026-05-19 |
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Requires bidders on contracts to purchase firearms, ammunition, and firearm accessories to submit a statement that the bidder is licensed and in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations relating to the sale… |
2026-05-19 |
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Prohibits the passage of bills by the legislature between the hours of midnight and eight o’clock a.m. unless 2/3 of the legislature is present; requires two-thirds approval for messages of necessity. |
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Extends the effectiveness of certain provisions relating to defining spearguns and allowing recreational spearfishing in New York’s marine and coastal waters. |
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A bill to designate the Great Lakes Commission as a Regional Great Lakes Partnership, and for other purposes. |
2026-05-19 |
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Enacts “Francesco’s law” which establishes violations for the failure to safely store rifles, shotguns, and firearms in the presence of a minor or a prohibited person; requires the office of gun violence prevention to collect and analyze statistical … |
2026-05-18 |
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Requires bidders on contracts to purchase firearms, ammunition, and firearm accessories to submit a statement that the bidder is licensed and in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations relating to the sale… |
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Allows physically disabled individuals who are not able to stand up to complete the two-hour live-fire range training course requirement for a concealed carry license while sitting. |
2026-05-15 |
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To make unlawful the sale of any firearm by a licensed manufacturer, licensed importer, or licensed dealer without a written notice promoting safe storage and a safe storage device, to create and disseminate best practices regarding safe firearm stor… |
2026-05-15 |
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Relates to certain types of imitation guns, including air rifles, pellet guns, and “B-B” guns. |
2026-05-14 |
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Provides for the disposition of certain fines and penalties; directs such fines to a conservation enforcement account in the state conservation fund. |
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Allows physically disabled individuals who are not able to stand up to complete the two-hour live-fire range training course requirement for a concealed carry license while sitting. |
2026-05-14 |
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Requires potable water testing at state and local parks at least once every three years and any finding of lead contamination must be abated within ninety days. |
2026-05-14 |
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Specifies the marine and coastal district as part of the definition of tidal wetlands. |
2026-05-13 |
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To prohibit Federal funds from being made available to international financial institutions for the purposes of financing foreign shrimp farms, and for other purposes. |
2026-05-13 |
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Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to restrict the taking of fish, shellfish and crustacea in special management areas. |
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Enacts “Francesco’s law” which establishes violations for the failure to safely store rifles, shotguns, and firearms in the presence of a minor or a prohibited person; requires the office of gun violence prevention to collect and analyze statistical … |
2026-05-13 |
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Approves notice and proof of disability or proof of need for family leave, or proof of disability for a special cross-bow permit, from an attending nurse practitioner. |
2026-05-12 |
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Requires community boards to provide public notice of any planned siting and construction of battery energy storage systems and to provide for annual inspections of such battery energy storage systems; defines “battery energy storage systems”; requir… |
2026-05-12 |
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Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage black sea bass. |
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Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage Atlantic Cod. |
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Extends the urban deer management pilot program for an additional three years. |
2026-05-11 |
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Provides for the issuance of deer management permits in the northern zone of the state. |
2026-05-07 |
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Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage Atlantic Cod. |
2026-05-07 |
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Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage black sea bass. |
2026-05-07 |
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To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit short-term, Buy Now, Pay Later loans for the purchase of semiautomatic assault weapons. |
2026-05-07 |
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Repeals the prohibition on fossil fuel equipment and building systems in new buildings that is to become effective in 2026. |
2026-05-06 |
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Exempts the burning of wood for recreation, building heating and cooking from certain greenhouse gas emissions reduction requirements. |
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Relates to certain types of imitation guns, including air rifles, pellet guns, and “B-B” guns. |
2026-05-04 |
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Relates to establishing a voluntary waiver of the right to purchase firearms, rifles or shotguns; requires the division of state police to maintain statewide records of individuals who have waived the right to purchase firearms, rifles, or shotguns a… |
2026-05-04 |
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Establishes a counties of Nassau and Suffolk deer management pilot program; allows for a local opt-in to such pilot program for municipalities located within either county; requires reporting; makes related provisions. |
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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an exclusion from gross income of gain from the sale of qualified farm property to qualified family members. |
2026-04-30 |
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A bill to amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to remove the exclusion of pistols, revolvers, and other firearms from the definition of consumer product in order to permit the issuance for safety standards for such articles by the Consumer Product S… |
2026-04-30 |
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Provides for the issuance of deer management permits in the northern zone of the state. |
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Prohibits the sale, offer for sale, or distribution of foam flotation docks, buoys and floating structures in the state where such foam flotation is not fully encapsulated to prevent degradation into the environment. |
2026-04-28 |
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Relates to adding ammunition to the list of prohibited items to purchase or dispose of after certain convictions. |
2026-04-27 |
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Makes it illegal for certain persons to possess or sell a pistol converter or a converted pistol; directs the superintendent of the state police to publish a list of pistols that the superintendent has determined to be convertible pistols. |
2026-04-27 |
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Prohibits the sale, offer for sale, or distribution of foam flotation docks, buoys and floating structures in the state where such foam flotation is not fully encapsulated to prevent degradation into the environment. |
2026-04-27 |
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Permits certified handicapped individuals and senior citizens to use all-terrain vehicles on state land for certain hunting purposes; directs the department of environmental conservation to establish a senior game recovery permit program to allow use… |
2026-04-24 |
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Prohibits game taken by a firearm using lead ammunition from being donated for human consumption. |
2026-04-23 |
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Requires the department of environmental conservation to review laws and policies pertaining to free or reduced cost hunting and fishing licenses. |
2026-04-23 |
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Requires notification of firearm denials to local law enforcement and the local prosecutor having jurisdiction where the prohibited person sought to acquire the firearm; requires local law enforcement to investigate within five business days. |
2026-04-23 |
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Relates to establishing a voluntary waiver of the right to purchase firearms, rifles or shotguns; requires the division of state police to maintain statewide records of individuals who have waived the right to purchase firearms, rifles, or shotguns a… |
2026-04-23 |
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Makes it illegal for certain persons to possess or sell a pistol converter or a converted pistol; directs the superintendent of the state police to publish a list of pistols that the superintendent has determined to be convertible pistols. |
2026-04-23 |
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Enacts the “harmful algal bloom monitoring and prevention act”; establishes the harmful algal bloom monitoring and prevention fund. |
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A resolution raising awareness of lake sturgeon. |
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To provide for the conservation of wildlife corridors and habitat connectivity, and for other purposes. |
2026-04-22 |
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Eliminates sporting license fees for honorably discharged, disabled veterans. |
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Relates to enacting the Come Home to Hunt Act, which provides for the purchase of a two-day hunting license for non-residents to hunt domestic game bird, migratory game bird, big game, and small game. |
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Waives the thirty day residency requirement for certain hunting licenses for active duty military members and their families on permanent orders to be stationed within the state. |
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Relates to fees for hunting, fishing and trapping licenses; provides free fishing, hunting and trapping licenses for certain members of the military. |
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Permits those licensed to carry or possess a pistol or revolver or to purchase or take possession of a semi-automatic rifle or licensed to hunt wildlife to purchase or take possession of ammunition without requiring contacting the statewide license a… |
2026-04-21 |
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Authorizes local governments to opt out of mandates and benchmarks arising under the climate leadership and community protection act and associated universal electrification requirements by filing a resolution with the department of environmental con… |
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