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NY A09436

NY A09436
Relates to finding alternatives to the use of pesticides in the monarch preservation plan and allowing agricultural lands that are not in active production be used to enhance the monarch butterfly habitat.


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Introduced
01/06/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
01/21/2026
Passed
02/13/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/13/2026

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to alternatives for the use of pesticides in the monarch preservation plan

AI Summary

This bill amends the environmental conservation law to update the monarch preservation plan by focusing on identifying alternatives to pesticide use that could harm monarch butterflies, their food sources, or their habitat, and by allowing agricultural lands that are not currently being used for farming to be utilized for creating, restoring, or improving monarch butterfly habitats, in addition to existing efforts involving residential areas, transportation corridors, and conservation easements.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

signed chap.7 (on 02/13/2026)

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