New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 4954: Prohibits the use of lead ammunition in the taking of wildlife on state-owned land and on land contributing surface water to the New York city water supply

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

Plain-language summary

S 4954 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits the use of lead ammunition in the taking of wildlife on state-owned land and on land contributing surface water to the New York city water supply. Primary sponsor: Pete Harckham (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Pete Harckham (Democratic/Working Families). 1 co-sponsor.