New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York S 8779
Establishes a New York native plants designation; repealer
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Rachel May (Democratic/Working Families)
Summary
Official abstract published by the New York legislature
Directs the department of agriculture and markets, in cooperation with the department of environmental conservation, to establish standards for designation of native plants, to develop a list of native plants that indicates and differentiates between native plants that are indigenous to New York state and those that are native plants found elsewhere in the United States that are likely to shift or expand their range into NY, to establish a New York native plant designation, and to offer seals or logos identifying native plants as grown in New York state; defines "native plants".
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 8:06 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2026 Senate | Rules Vote | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
Actions
- Jan 29, 2026 · Senate
SUBSTITUTED BY A9478 - Jan 20, 2026 · Senate
ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.72 - Jan 8, 2026 · Senate
REFERRED TO RULES