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NY S08304
Bill
Status
Introduced
5/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Peter Oberacker
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AI Summary
- Amends the definition of "raptors" in environmental conservation law to include lawfully acquired golden eagles, peregrine falcons, and their progeny for falconry purposes
- Corrects a spelling error in the scientific name for golden eagle from "chrysaetor" to "chrysaetos"
- Removes outdated language referencing peregrine falcons acquired prior to 1978, replacing it with broader authorization for lawfully acquired birds
- Maintains existing exclusions for golden eagles, bald eagles, and species listed as endangered or threatened from general raptor definitions, while creating an exception for lawfully acquired golden eagles and peregrine falcons used in falconry
Legislative Description
Directs the commissioner of DEC to remove peregrine falcons from the endangered species list and to promulgate regulations for their use in falconry.
Last Action
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
1/7/2026
Committee Referrals
Environmental Conservation5/30/2025
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