New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 10901: Requires owners of certain large vessels to establish whale strike prevention policies
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 10901 is a bill introduced in the New York House on April 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires owners of certain large vessels to establish whale strike prevention policies. Primary sponsor: Steve Otis (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 28, 2026): PRINT NUMBER 10901A.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires owners of certain large vessels to establish whale strike prevention policies; establishes penalties for failure to establish such policies.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Otis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 91 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- PRINT NUMBER 10901A
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
- REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION