New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S10531 — 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 — Senate Floor Calendar

  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 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

Extends provisions for defining spearguns and recreational spearfishing in New York's waters.

This bill extends the effectiveness of laws that define spearguns and regulate recreational spearfishing in New York. It ensures that these provisions continue to be in effect for marine and coastal waters.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This means ongoing regulations are in place to manage spearfishing activities, which can impact local marine ecosystems.

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. SUBSTITUTED BY A11372

  2. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1441

  3. COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES

  4. 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 S10531 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 S10531?
S10531 is sponsored by James Skoufis.
What is the current status of S10531?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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