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NY S01482

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Thomas O'Mara

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Environmental Conservation Law to add mourning doves (Zenaida macroura) to the legal definition of "migratory game birds"
  • Currently defined migratory game birds include waterfowl, rails, shorebirds, and corvids (jays, crows, magpies)
  • Would authorize hunting of mourning doves in New York State once classified as migratory game birds
  • Takes effect immediately and authorizes the Department of Environmental Conservation to adopt necessary rules and regulations for implementation

Legislative Description

Allows for the taking of Zenaida macroura, commonly known as the mourning dove, as a migratory bird.

Last Action

REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Environmental Conservation1/10/2025

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