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NY S05039

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/18/2025

Primary Sponsor

Luis Sepulveda

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Redefines "weed" in environmental conservation law from "any plant which grows where not wanted" to a more specific legal definition
  • New definition limits "weed" to plant species designated as noxious, harmful, exotic, invasive, injurious, or poisonous under state or federal law
  • Explicitly excludes endangered species and plants indigenous to New York State from the definition of "weed"
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Changes the definition of the word "weed" to include certain types of plants and exclude those that are endangered or indigenous to this state.

Last Action

REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Environmental Conservation2/18/2025

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