New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York S 4289
Extends DEC's authority to regulate management of crabs, and prohibits the taking of horseshoe crabs for commercial and biomedical purposes
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Brad Hoylman-Sigal
Cosponsors (3)
- Pete Harckham (Democratic/Working Families)
- Jessica Ramos (Democratic/Working Families)
- Julia Salazar (Democratic/Working Families)
Summary
Official abstract published by the New York legislature
Extends DEC's authority to regulate management of crabs to 12/31/2027; prohibits the taking of horseshoe crabs for commercial and biomedical purposes.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 23, 2026, 12:20 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2025 Senate | Environmental Conservation Vote | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
Actions
- Jun 11, 2025 · Senate
SUBSTITUTED BY A4997 - Jun 4, 2025 · Senate
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING - May 29, 2025 · Senate
2ND REPORT CAL. - May 28, 2025 · Senate
1ST REPORT CAL.1375 - Feb 3, 2025 · Senate
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION