Establishes a town of Huntington deer management pilot program
This bill (A 7146) establishes a pilot program allowing the Town of Huntington to manage deer populations through controlled culling by qualified specialists. It creates a permit system requiring specialists to meet marksmanship standards, carry insurance, and follow specific reporting rules. The town must demonstrate deer are causing property damage or public safety threats before receiving a permit, which authorizes specialists to use methods like targeted culling and baiting within a defined plan. The program applies only to Huntington and modifies existing laws to permit these activities under department oversight.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 20, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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MINOR
This bill was amended to add a sponsor name and committee discharge language, update the bill number to indicate it is amended, and change a reference from 'city of Syracuse' to 'town of Huntington' in permit application requirements. The substantive policy content regarding deer management permits remains unchanged.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains focused on establishing a deer management pilot program in the town of Huntington, with no substantive changes to eligibility, funding, or program requirements.
TECHNICAL
Added sponsor name 'DeSTEFANO' and committee discharge language to the introduction section.
Changed bill number from '7146' to '7146--A' to reflect amended status.
REQUIREMENT
Changed reference from 'city of Syracuse' to 'town of Huntington' in permit application requirements.
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Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Amendments
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
lower
Jun 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 7146A
lower
Jun 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
lower
Mar 20, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Keith Brown
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
Co
Joe DeStefano
RRepublican/Conservative
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