New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S10461 — Protects wolves

Last action — In Senate Committee

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill requires genetic testing to identify certain canids, like wolves and coyotes.

This bill mandates genetic testing for canids that may include coyotes or wolves. It also includes provisions for repeal once certain conditions are met.

Summary

Protects canids by requiring animals which could be coyotes or wolves be submitted for a genetic test to determine genetic makeup; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 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 S10461 do?
Protects canids by requiring animals which could be coyotes or wolves be submitted for a genetic test to determine genetic makeup; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.
Who sponsors S10461?
S10461 is sponsored by Erik Bottcher.
What is the current status of S10461?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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