Bill > A01103

This bill requires the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to conduct a comprehensive review of existing state policies concerning free or reduced-cost hunting and fishing licenses. Specifically, the DEC must collaborate with the conservation fund advisory board to analyze the current licensing system and evaluate the potential fiscal implications of expanding free or reduced-fee licenses to additional individuals or groups. Once the review is complete, the commissioner of environmental conservation must submit a detailed report of the findings to key state legislative leaders, including the governor, the temporary president of the senate, the speaker of the assembly, and the minority leaders of both legislative chambers. The report must include a specific analysis of how providing additional free or reduced licenses would impact the conservation fund, which likely supports wildlife management and conservation efforts. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage, indicating an urgent or time-sensitive nature to the policy review.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1103