New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 8823: Relates to the department of environmental conservation's regulation of crabs
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 8823 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to the department of environmental conservation's regulation of crabs. Primary sponsor: Pete Harckham (Democratic/Working Families). Most recent recorded action (February 13, 2026): SIGNED CHAP.83.
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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; authorizes the department of environmental conservation to take any actions necessary to ensure any quota limiting the taking of horseshoe crabs does not exceed certain thresholds.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Harckham | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 40 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- SIGNED CHAP.83
- DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR
- RETURNED TO SENATE
- PASSED ASSEMBLY
- ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.4
- SUBSTITUTED FOR A9437
- REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
- DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
- PASSED SENATE
- ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.42
- REFERRED TO RULES