A 9115 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to a constitutional right to hunt, trap and fish

This bill proposes adding a constitutional right to hunt, trap, and fish to the state constitution. It states that these activities are part of the state's heritage and must be preserved, requiring state laws to manage wildlife while allowing traditional hunting, fishing, and trapping methods. The bill directly affects hunters, anglers, trappers, and state wildlife agencies, as it mandates that all management must balance preserving this heritage with conservation. Key provisions require state regulations to consistently protect both public access to these activities and wildlife populations, subject to reasonable state rules. The amendment must be referred to the next legislative session after the upcoming election for further consideration.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2025
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Governor
Introduced Sep 26, 2025 Last action Jan 30, 2026
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Jan 30, 2026
Committee
OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
lower
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
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Nov 5, 2025
Committee
OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
lower
Sep 26, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
lower
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Marianne Buttenschon
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