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NY S09450
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Pamela Helming
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AI Summary
- Prohibits hunting of leucistic deer (white or albino deer caused by absence of melanin pigment) and melanistic deer (black or dark brown deer caused by genetic mutation) in New York State
- Exempts property owners, lessees, their immediate family members residing on the property, employees, and guests acting with owner/lessee consent from the hunting prohibition
- Defines leucistic deer as having white coat color on all body parts except tarsal glands and head areas
- Defines melanistic deer as having black or dark brown coat color on all body parts except tarsal glands and head areas
- Amends Section 11-0901 of the Environmental Conservation Law, effective immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Prohibits the hunting of leucistic deer, including white deer and albino deer, or melanistic deer; authorizes the hunting of such deer on private property.
Last Action
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
3/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Environmental Conservation3/12/2026
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