S 10542 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Extends the effectiveness of authorizing big game hunting in Albany county

This bill extends the authorization for big game hunting with rifles in Albany County until October 1, 2028. It directly affects hunters and landowners within the county by updating the expiration date of the current hunting regulations. The legislation amends an existing law to change the end date from 2026 to 2028, ensuring the rules remain in effect for two additional years. Once the bill is enacted, the updated provisions will take effect immediately.
Bill status in committee 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced May 19, 2026 Last action Jun 4, 2026
Floor votes · Senate May 28, 2026

How they voted

210
Passed
Total votes 21
May 28, 2026
D Democratic14
14 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican7
7 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
5
Key actions
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Committee
2
May 28, 2026
Committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
upper
May 28, 2026
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (21-0)
senate
May 19, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
Party
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P
Photo of Pat Fahy
Pat Fahy
DDemocratic
NY
46