Bill > A04614

This bill amends the environmental conservation law to expand free hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses for active duty members of the United States armed forces. Currently, active duty service members were only eligible for free licenses if they were stationed within the state and had been there for less than thirty days. The bill removes these location-specific restrictions, making the free licenses available to all New York state residents who are active duty military personnel, regardless of where they are stationed. This change means that active duty service members from New York will now be able to obtain free fishing, hunting, and trapping licenses without being limited by their current duty station, recognizing their service to the country and providing them with a benefit regardless of their geographic assignment. The modification is straightforward and aims to provide a more comprehensive and flexible licensing benefit for military service members who are residents of New York state.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4614