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NY S07772

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michelle Hinchey

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Extends the Department of Environmental Conservation's authority to regulate weakfish (Cynoscion regalis) from December 31, 2025 to December 31, 2028

  • Maintains DEC's power to set regulations including size limits, catch and possession limits, open and closed seasons, closed areas, and restrictions on taking and landing methods

  • Allows DEC to establish permit requirements, recordkeeping rules, and gear restrictions for weakfish management

  • Requires all DEC regulations to be no less restrictive than existing state law and consistent with Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission fishery management plans

  • Introduced at the request of the Department of Environmental Conservation

Legislative Description

Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage weakfish until 12/31/2028.

Last Action

SUBSTITUTED BY A8278

6/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Environmental Conservation5/6/2025

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