New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 8098: Authorizes the department of environmental conservation to independently add to the lists of prohibited and regulated invasive species on an emergency basis
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 8098 is a bill introduced in the New York House on April 30, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Authorizes the department of environmental conservation to independently add to the lists of prohibited and regulated invasive species on an emergency basis. Primary sponsor: Anna Kelles (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 1 additional sponsor. 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.
Authorizes the department of environmental conservation to independently add to the lists of prohibited and regulated invasive species on an emergency basis pending review by the department of agriculture and markets in consultation with the New York invasive species council.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Kelles | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 125 |
| Linda Rosenthal | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
“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