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NY S05402
Bill
Status
2/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Brad Hoylman-Sigal
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AI Summary
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Requires all wild canids (coyotes and wolves) taken in New York to be reported to the Department of Environmental Conservation
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Mandates that wild canids weighing over 50 pounds be submitted to the department for genetic analysis to determine if the animal is a wolf, with testing costs covered by the department and results posted publicly online
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Protects the anonymity of hunters and trappers who submit animals, excluding only information about the location where the animal was taken
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Authorizes the department to implement protective measures if genetic testing reveals wolves are present in an area and additional wolves may be nearby
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Requires a report to the legislature by April 1, 2028 on the status of wolves in New York and whether the testing program should continue, with the entire program set to expire January 1, 2029
Legislative Description
Protects canids by requiring animals which could be coyotes or wolves be submitted for a genetic test to determine genetic makeup; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.
Last Action
PRINT NUMBER 5402B
5/28/2025