New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

A 4997: Extends DEC's authority to regulate management of crabs, and prohibits the taking of horseshoe crabs for commercial and biomedical purposes

Enacted Last action December 19, 2025: APPROVAL MEMO.35

Plain-language summary

A 4997 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Extends DEC's authority to regulate management of crabs, and prohibits the taking of horseshoe crabs for commercial and biomedical purposes. Primary sponsor: Deborah Glick (Democratic). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (December 19, 2025): APPROVAL MEMO.35.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Deborah Glick (Democratic). 7 co-sponsors.