Relates to fees for hunting, fishing and trapping licenses
This bill (A 4318) provides free hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses to active-duty U.S. military members not stationed in New York (if away ≤30 days on leave), New York state militia/reserve members (excluding inactive guard), and residents who are legally blind. Seniors aged 70+ pay $5 for fishing, trapping, and hunting licenses but receive free bowhunting and muzzle-loading privileges. It amends New York’s environmental conservation law to expand existing fee exemptions for these specific groups. The bill takes immediate effect upon enactment.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2025
Last action Apr 21, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
lower
Feb 4, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
lower
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
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