S 8304 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to falconry

This bill removes peregrine falcons from New York's endangered species list and directs the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to create regulations for their use in falconry. It directly affects licensed falconers who currently cannot legally use peregrine falcons due to their protected status. The key mechanism requires the DEC to issue specific rules governing the training, handling, and use of peregrine falcons in the sport of falconry. This change allows falconry practitioners to legally participate in the sport using peregrine falcons under the new DEC regulations.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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May 2025
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Introduced May 30, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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May 30, 2025
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Peter Oberacker
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