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NY S07415

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

4/15/2025

Primary Sponsor

Christopher Ryan

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Permits individuals aged 60 and older to hunt deer with a crossbow during the special archery season in New York

  • Requires the Department of Environmental Conservation to adopt regulations governing crossbow use by eligible seniors, including any restrictions deemed necessary

  • Mandates documentation requirements to verify that applicants meet the age eligibility threshold for crossbow hunting privileges

  • Takes effect June 1, 2026, with authorization for the department to develop implementing rules and regulations prior to that date

Legislative Description

Allows for the hunting of deer by individuals age sixty and older with a crossbow in a special archery season.

Last Action

REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Environmental Conservation1/7/2026
Rules6/13/2025
Environmental Conservation4/15/2025

Full Bill Text

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