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NY S05982

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/9/2025

Primary Sponsor

Peter Harckham

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Grants the Department of Environmental Conservation authority to independently add species to the prohibited and regulated invasive species lists on an emergency basis
  • Emergency additions would be made pending review by the Department of Agriculture and Markets in consultation with the New York Invasive Species Council
  • Overrides any conflicting laws, rules, or regulations to enable this emergency listing power
  • Takes effect 30 days after becoming law

Legislative Description

Authorizes the department of environmental conservation to independently add to the lists of prohibited and regulated invasive species on an emergency basis pending review by the department of agriculture and markets in consultation with the New York invasive species council.

Last Action

ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

1/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Environmental Conservation1/7/2026
Environmental Conservation4/9/2025
Environmental Conservation3/4/2025

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