Bill > S05709

This bill proposes to prohibit the importing, possession, and sale of kangaroo body parts or products for commercial purposes in New York State. Specifically, the legislation makes it unlawful for any person to knowingly import, possess with intent to sell, or sell any part of a kangaroo's skin or body, targeting four specific kangaroo species: the red kangaroo, eastern grey kangaroo, western grey kangaroo, and common wallaroo. The bill defines "any part or product" broadly to include viscera, skin, hide, meat, and bones. Violations would result in civil penalties of up to $1,000 for a first offense and $5,000 for subsequent offenses. The law includes several important provisions: it does not replace existing animal welfare laws, allows for lawful disposition of deceased kangaroos, and provides a severability clause to ensure that if one part of the law is found invalid, the remaining provisions can still be enforced. The bill defines "commercial purposes" as activities intended to advance economic interests, such as selling, renting, or facilitating profitable transactions. The law will take effect 120 days after becoming law, giving businesses and individuals time to adjust to the new regulations.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5709