New YorkNew York allows summer flounder fishing rules through 2029
New York’s Department of Environmental Conservation may set summer flounder catch limits and rules for fishing gear and fish sales through December 31, 2029.
What it does
New York’s environmental agency may regulate summer flounder fishing through December 31, 2029. Its rules must meet state law and applicable regional and federal fishery plan requirements.
Argument forAgency fishing limits could help New York manage summer flounder catches while meeting regional and federal fishery plan requirements.
Argument againstAgency rules could require summer flounder fishers to change their gear, fishing schedules, or sales practices.
More detail
New York’s Department of Environmental Conservation may set rules for catching and handling summer flounder. The authority covers summer flounder fishing and related activities, including fishing permits, gear, and fish sales. Rules must be at least as strict as the requirements in the state environmental conservation law. Rules must meet applicable Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission plan requirements and applicable federal fishery plan provisions. The law took effect immediately upon signing on August 14, 2026. The agency’s authority to set these rules lasts through December 31, 2029.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
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History
- 2026
- Aug 14SIGNED CHAP.225Became Law
- Aug 7DELIVERED TO GOVERNORTo Governor
- May 28RETURNED TO SENATE
- Vote recorded Assembly Vote. Result: pass.Lower
- May 28PASSED ASSEMBLYPassed 2nd Chamber
- May 28ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.197
- May 28SUBSTITUTED FOR A11361
- May 18REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATIONMinor
- Vote recorded Floor Vote. Result: pass.Upper
- May 18DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
- May 18PASSED SENATEPassed 1st Chamber
- May 7ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
- May 62ND REPORT CAL.
- May 51ST REPORT CAL.954
- Vote recorded Environmental Conservation Vote. Result: pass.Upper
- Apr 24REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATIONIntroduced
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