S08823Introduced in the Senate
Extends DEC's authority to regulate management of crabs; authorizes the department of environmental conservation to take any actions necessary to ensure any quota limiting the taking of horseshoe crabs does not exceed certain thresholds.
Introduced by Peter Harckham, District 40
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Extends DEC's authority to regulate management of crabs; authorizes the department of environmental conservation to take any actions necessary to ensure any quota limiting the taking of horseshoe crabs does not exceed certain thresholds.
Where it stands
SIGNED CHAP.83
February 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
Assembly votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
AssemblyStage: Assembly Floor Vote - Final Passage · February 3, 2026
104
Yes
37
No
7
Absent or Not Voting
148 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Tommy Schiavoni | 1 | Yes |
| Jodi Giglio | 2 | No |
| Joseph DeStefano | 3 | Yes |
| Rebecca Kassay | 4 | Yes |
| Doug Smith | 5 | No |
| Philip Ramos | 6 | Yes |
| Jarett Gandolfo | 7 | No |
| Michael Fitzpatrick | 8 | No |
| Michael Durso | 9 | Yes |
| Steve Stern | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
REFERRED TO RULES
ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.42
PASSED SENATE
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
referred to environmental conservation
substituted for a9437
ordered to third reading rules cal.4
passed assembly
returned to senate
DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR
SIGNED CHAP.83
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