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
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 30, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
upper
May 30, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Peter Oberacker
RRepublican/Conservative
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