New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 4289: 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
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 4289 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 3, 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: Brad Hoylman-Sigal. It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 11, 2025): SUBSTITUTED BY A4997.
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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/Working Families 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Hoylman-Sigal | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Pete Harckham | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 40 |
| Jessica Ramos | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 13 |
| Julia Salazar | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 18 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- SUBSTITUTED BY A4997
- ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
- 2ND REPORT CAL.
- 1ST REPORT CAL.1375
- REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION