New York 2025 Session Status: Enacted

A11372 — Extends the effectiveness of chapter 435 of the laws of 2014 relating to defining spearguns and allowing recreational spearfishing in New York's marine and coastal waters

Last action — Signed by Governor

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Assembly
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 14, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kathy Hochul (Democratic) on June 26, 2026.

Prognosis

Advancing 50% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.

In plain language

Extends provisions on spearguns and recreational spearfishing in New York's coastal waters.

The bill extends the effectiveness of laws related to spearguns and recreational spearfishing in New York. This ensures that these activities remain regulated under current definitions and guidelines.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families can continue to engage in recreational spearfishing, enjoying marine activities together.

Summary

Extends the effectiveness of certain provisions relating to defining spearguns and allowing recreational spearfishing in New York's marine and coastal waters.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. SIGNED CHAP.152

  2. DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR

  3. RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY

  4. PASSED SENATE

  5. 3RD READING CAL.1441

  6. SUBSTITUTED FOR S10531

  7. REFERRED TO RULES

  8. DELIVERED TO SENATE

  9. PASSED ASSEMBLY

  10. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.200

  11. RULES REPORT CAL.200

  12. REPORTED

  13. REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES

  14. REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does A11372 do?
Extends the effectiveness of certain provisions relating to defining spearguns and allowing recreational spearfishing in New York's marine and coastal waters.
Who sponsors A11372?
A11372 is sponsored by Tommy Schiavoni.
What is the current status of A11372?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 14, 2026. Enacted.
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