New York · 2025-2026
A 4997
Extends DEC's authority to regulate management of crabs, and prohibits the taking of horseshoe crabs for commercial and biomedical purposes
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Summary AI-generated
Bill A 4997 in New York extends the Department of Environmental Conservation's authority to regulate the management of crabs. Additionally, the bill prohibits the taking of horseshoe crabs for commercial and biomedical purposes.
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Sponsors + 7 cosponsors
- Deborah Glick Democratic lead
- Chris Burdick Democratic/Independence/Working Families
- Dana Levenberg Democratic/Working Families
- David Weprin Democratic
- Gabriella Romero Democratic/Working Families
- Jo Anne Simon Democratic
- Karines Reyes Democratic
- Robert Carroll Democratic
Roll-call votes on this bill
| Question | Chamber | Result | Yea | Nay | Other | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floor Vote | upper | pass | 41 | 16 | 4 | Jun 11, 2025 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| Assembly Vote | lower | pass | 97 | 45 | 4 | Jun 5, 2025 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |