New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 4622: Extends DEC's authority to regulate management of crabs, and prohibits the taking of horseshoe crabs for commercial and biomedical purposes
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 4622 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 4, 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 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 13, 2025): ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Extends DEC's authority to regulate management of crabs to 12/31/2027; prohibits the taking of horseshoe crabs for commercial and biomedical purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Democratic/Independence/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deborah Glick | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Chris Burdick | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Independence/Working Families | House | 93 |
| Jo Anne Simon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
| David Weprin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN
- REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION