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NY A10352

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Deborah Glick

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits game animals taken with lead ammunition (defined as containing 1% or more lead by weight) from being donated, distributed, or served for human consumption in New York State

  • Requires donated game to be labeled with the method used to take the animal and the category of ammunition if a firearm was used, in addition to existing labeling requirements

  • Permits game taken by archery or with non-lead ammunition to remain eligible for charitable donation programs

  • Directs the Department of Environmental Conservation, in consultation with the Health Commissioner, to publish and maintain a list of recognized non-lead ammunition on its website

  • Takes effect two years after becoming law, with agencies authorized to begin developing implementing regulations immediately

Legislative Description

Prohibits game taken by a firearm using lead ammunition from being donated for human consumption.

Last Action

reported referred to codes

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Codes3/4/2026
Environmental Conservation2/26/2026

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