A 10936 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to the definition of tidal wetlands

This bill updates the legal definition of tidal wetlands to explicitly include areas within the marine and coastal district. By amending the Environmental Conservation Law, it clarifies that these wetlands encompass specific features like banks, salt marshes, and swamps that border or lie beneath tidal waters. The change ensures that lands currently or formerly connected to tidal action in this district are recognized under the existing wetland protections. This adjustment affects how environmental regulations are applied to these specific coastal areas without altering other parts of the law.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
Assembly Passage
May 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2026
Governor
Introduced Apr 14, 2026 Last action Jun 3, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Jun 3, 2026 · Assembly May 13, 2026

How they voted

5011
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 63
Jun 3, 2026
D Democratic41
38 Yea 1 Nay 2
92% Yea
R Republican22
12 Yea 10 Nay
54% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
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Actions timeline

Total actions
10
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Jun 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
May 13, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
upper
May 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
PASSED ASSEMBLY
lower
Apr 14, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
lower
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors

Sponsors