New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York S 6621
Prohibits the breeding, sale, trade, purchase, importation, and exportation of red-eared slider turtles
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Pete Harckham (Democratic/Working Families)
Cosponsors (1)
- Julia Salazar (Democratic/Working Families)
Summary
Official abstract published by the New York legislature
Prohibits the breeding, sale, trade, purchase, importation, and exportation of red-eared slider turtles in the state; exempts certain entities and organizations.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 12:16 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2026 Senate | Floor Vote | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
| May 20, 2026 Senate | Environmental Conservation Vote | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
Actions
- Jun 2, 2026 · House
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION - Jun 2, 2026 · Senate
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY - Jun 2, 2026 · Senate
PASSED SENATE - May 26, 2026 · Senate
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING - May 21, 2026 · Senate
2ND REPORT CAL. - May 20, 2026 · Senate
1ST REPORT CAL.1305 - Jan 7, 2026 · Senate
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION - Mar 18, 2025 · Senate
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION