New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York S 494
Relates to the preservation of honey bee colonies
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Nathalia Fernandez (Democratic)
Cosponsors (1)
- Rachel May (Democratic/Working Families)
Summary
Official abstract published by the New York legislature
Requires any person including certified and licensed responsible pesticide applicators and commercial pesticide applicators and operators operating in the state to contact the division of plant industry of the department of agriculture and markets by phone at least forty-eight hours in advance of extermination of honey bees to obtain assistance in trying to relocate nuisance honey bee colonies or hanging swarms of honey bees, in lieu of destroying such honey bees; makes related provisions.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 7, 2026 · Senate
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE - Jan 8, 2025 · Senate
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE