S 6621 NY
Prohibits the breeding, sale, trade, purchase, importation, and exportation of red-eared slider turtles
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Summary
This bill prohibits the breeding, sale, trade, purchase, importation, and exportation of red-eared slider turtles in New York State. The bill bans these activities to prevent the spread of this invasive turtle species. Certain entities and organizations, such as educational institutions or zoos, may be exempt from these prohibitions. The bill aims to protect New York's native ecosystems from the negative impacts of invasive red-eared slider turtles.
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Official abstract
Prohibits the breeding, sale, trade, purchase, importation, and exportation of red-eared slider turtles in the state; exempts certain entities and organizations.
Sponsor (1)
- Pete Harckham Democratic · primary
1 coauthor / cosponsor
- Julia Salazar Democratic · cosponsor
Action history (8)
- Mar 18, 2025 REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION · upper
- Jan 7, 2026 REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION · upper
- May 20, 2026 1ST REPORT CAL.1305 · upper
- May 21, 2026 2ND REPORT CAL. · upper
- May 26, 2026 ADVANCED TO THIRD READING · upper
- Jun 2, 2026 PASSED SENATE · upper
- Jun 2, 2026 DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY · upper
- Jun 2, 2026 REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION · lower
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