Relates to the management of oysters
This bill extends the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's authority to manage oyster harvesting and sales from December 31, 2025, through December 31, 2027. It directly affects oyster fishermen, commercial harvesters, and businesses involved in oyster transportation, sale, and processing by allowing the Department to set specific rules during this period. Key provisions include the ability to establish size limits, catch and possession quotas, seasonal restrictions, closed areas, permit requirements, and gear regulations - ensuring any new rules are at least as strict as current standards. The bill does not create new management policies but extends the existing framework for oyster management. The bill was signed into law on July 29, 2025 (Chapter 193).
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
Assembly Passage
May 2025
Senate Passage
Jun 2025
Signed into Law
Jul 2025
Introduced Apr 22, 2025
Signed Jul 29, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Jun 4, 2025 · Assembly May 13, 2025
How they voted
58–0
Passed · 5 other
Total votes 63
Jun 4, 2025
D
Democratic41
87% Yea
R
Republican22
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
14
Key actions
3
Committee
3
Jul 29, 2025
Signed into law
SIGNED CHAP.193
lower
Jun 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
May 13, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
upper
May 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
PASSED ASSEMBLY
lower
Apr 30, 2025
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
lower
Apr 22, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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