Bill > S01362

This bill amends the environmental conservation law to enhance reporting requirements for nuisance wildlife control operators (NWCOs), who are professionals licensed to manage wildlife causing problems for property owners. Specifically, the bill requires that when a licensed NWCO uses a lethal method to capture or dispose of an animal, they must now include in their annual report to the department not just the lethal method used, but also a detailed explanation of why a non-lethal method was not employed. Additionally, the bill mandates that the state environmental conservation department create and publicly share an annual updated list of NWCOs, along with a comprehensive record of any enforcement actions taken against these operators for violations of wildlife control laws and regulations. The goal appears to be increasing transparency and accountability in wildlife management practices, ensuring that lethal methods are used as a last resort and that the public has access to information about how wildlife control is being conducted.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1362