New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 1685: Prohibits the breeding, sale, trade, purchase, importation, and exportation of red-eared slider turtles
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 1685 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits the breeding, sale, trade, purchase, importation, and exportation of red-eared slider turtles. Primary sponsor: Linda Rosenthal (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits the breeding, sale, trade, purchase, importation, and exportation of red-eared slider turtles in the state; exempts certain entities and organizations.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Rosenthal | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| Maritza Davila | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 53 |
| Keith Powers | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
- REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION