A04997Introduced in the Assembly
Extends DEC's authority to regulate management of crabs to 12/31/2027; prohibits the taking of horseshoe crabs for commercial and biomedical purposes.
Introduced by Deborah Glick, District 66
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Extends DEC's authority to regulate management of crabs to 12/31/2027; prohibits the taking of horseshoe crabs for commercial and biomedical purposes.
Where it stands
approval memo.35
December 19, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
Assembly votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Floor Vote - Final Passage · June 11, 2025
43
Yes
16
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
63 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Palumbo | 1 | No |
| Mario Mattera | 2 | Yes |
| Dean Murray | 3 | Absent |
| Monica Martinez | 4 | Yes |
| Steven Rhoads | 5 | No |
| Siela Bynoe | 6 | Yes |
| Jack Martins | 7 | Yes |
| Alexis Weik | 8 | Yes |
| Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick | 9 | No |
| James Sanders | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
referred to environmental conservation
reported referred to codes
reported referred to rules
reported
rules report cal.313
ordered to third reading rules cal.313
passed assembly
delivered to senate
REFERRED TO RULES
SUBSTITUTED FOR S4289
3RD READING CAL.1375
PASSED SENATE
RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY
delivered to governor
signed chap.653
approval memo.35
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