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NY S08693
NY S08693Excludes certain amphibians and reptiles from the definition of small game and makes conforming changes.
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Introduced
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
In Committee
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to excluding certain amphibians and reptiles from the definition of small game; and to repeal certain provisions of such law relating thereto
AI Summary
This bill amends New York's environmental conservation law to redefine "small game" by excluding certain amphibians and reptiles, specifically removing native frogs and salamanders from this category while adding bullfrogs and common snapping turtles. It also clarifies that "protected wildlife" now explicitly includes wild reptiles and wild amphibians, with specific definitions provided for "wild reptiles" (excluding common snapping turtles) and "wild amphibians" (excluding bullfrogs). The bill also makes conforming changes to fishing and hunting license regulations, allowing bullfrogs to be taken in a manner determined by the department and repealing provisions related to taking frogs.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION (on 01/07/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8693 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S08693&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S08693 |
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