S 5709 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Prohibits the importing, possession, or sale of any part or product of the skin or body of a kangaroo for commercial purposes

This bill prohibits the commercial import, possession (with intent to sell), or sale of any kangaroo product, including skin, meat, or bones, for any business or profit-related activity. It directly affects businesses and individuals involved in trading kangaroo-derived goods, such as leather products or wildlife souvenirs. The law imposes civil penalties of up to $1,000 for first offenses and $5,000 for repeat violations, while clarifying it supplements existing animal welfare laws and doesn’t restrict lawful disposal of deceased kangaroos. It specifically covers four kangaroo species (red, eastern grey, western grey, and common wallaroo) and defines "commercial purposes" as any activity advancing economic gain.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 28, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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Feb 28, 2025
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