New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 859: Prohibiting the taking of non-native big game mammals in a fenced or other area from which there is no means for such mammal to escape
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 859 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibiting the taking of non-native big game mammals in a fenced or other area from which there is no means for such mammal to escape. Primary sponsor: Deborah Glick (Democratic). It lists 3 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 taking of non-native big game mammals in a fenced or other area from which there is no means for such mammal to escape.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deborah Glick | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| William Colton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| Amy Paulin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 88 |
| 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