Clarifies provisions regarding the use of crossbows for hunting
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “Clarifies provisions regarding the use of crossbows for hunting” Read the full text
Senate
What it does
Clarifies provisions regarding the use of crossbows for hunting, allowing the department of environmental conservation to allow the use of crossbows for the taking of big game in any area long bows are permitted.
Summary from the sponsor's memo in the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION · Mar 11, 2025
Senate
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION · May 8, 2025
Senate
PRINT NUMBER 6360A · May 8, 2025
Senate
1ST REPORT CAL.1055 · May 13, 2025
Senate
2ND REPORT CAL. · May 14, 2025
Senate
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING · May 15, 2025
Senate
PASSED SENATE · Jun 11, 2025
Senate
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY · Jun 11, 2025
Senate
REFERRED TO CODES · Jun 11, 2025
Assembly
SUBSTITUTED FOR A8330A · Jun 17, 2025
Assembly
ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.876 · Jun 17, 2025
Assembly
PASSED ASSEMBLY · Jun 17, 2025
Assembly
RETURNED TO SENATE · Jun 17, 2025
Assembly
DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR · Aug 22, 2025
Senate
SIGNED CHAP.358 · Aug 26, 2025
Senate
The numbers
14
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Pete HarckhamJake AshbyGeorge BorrelloLeroy ComriePatrick M. GallivanPamela HelmingMichelle HincheyRobert JacksonRachel MayThomas F. O'MaraChristopher RyanJulia SalazarJessica Scarcella-SpantonJames Skoufis
Recorded votes
Recorded voteSenate · 2025-06-11 · EXC 4, NAY 2, AYE 57
Recorded voteSenate · 2025-05-13 · AYEWR 1, NAY 1, AYE 9
Roll-call results shown verbatim from the New York legislature’s records. A result reflects that roll call’s own motion, not the bill’s overall outcome.
Who is lobbying on this
THE NATURE CONSERVANCYvia THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
3 filingsTHE ADIRONDACK COUNCIL, INC.via THE ADIRONDACK COUNCIL, INC.
2 filingsENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCATES NY, INCvia ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCATES NY, INC
1 filingFrom 6 filings in New York State lobbying disclosures (COELIG), via data.ny.gov, naming this bill (2025). Filings are self-reported by lobbying firms and show who is paid to influence this bill. They do not say which side, or whether it worked.
Nothing on this page shows why any vote was cast. Recorded votes and lobbying filings are separate official records, self-reported by different parties, and neither explains the other.
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Signed by Governor (Aug 26, 2025).