What's happening
This bill extends the state's authority to manage squid fishing until December 31, 2029.
Why it matters
Directly impacts commercial and recreational fishers along New York’s coast. , especially on Long Island and in communities whose economies rely on marine resources, by continuing state-level management of squid fisheries for three more years.
Prevents a regulatory lapse that could shift control to federal authorities. , meaning the state retains the ability to set local rules and quotas tailored to New York’s specific environmental and economic needs rather than defaulting to broader federal regulations.
Signals ongoing legislative focus on sustainable marine resource management. , suggesting that the state sees continued oversight as important for balancing industry interests, conservation, and the health of the local marine ecosystem.
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Who cares
Commercial and Recreational Fishermen
Rely on clear regulations and sustainable management of squid populations for their livelihoods and fishing activities.
Seafood Industry and Processors
Depend on a stable supply of squid for production, processing, and distribution to meet market demand.
Environmental and Conservation Groups
Interested in ensuring continued oversight and sustainable practices for squid fisheries to protect marine ecosystems.
- Likely support
State Environmental Agencies
Need the legal authority to manage and regulate squid fisheries effectively to support conservation goals and compliance with broader environmental laws.
Headline styles
Extend Squid Management Authority
Plain English, a few words. Used as the page title.
Sponsors
No co-sponsors yet.
History
- Substituted by A11374
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.961
- Referred to environmental conservation
Companion bill
The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.
Extend Squid Management Authority
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Amanda Septimo
Full text
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STATE OF NEW YORK
10062
IN SENATE
April 27, 2026
Introduced by Sen. FAHY -- (at request of the Department of Environmental Conservation) -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Environmental Conservation
AN ACT to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to extending the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage squid
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Paragraph h of subdivision 1 of section 13-0339-a of the environmental conservation law, as amended by chapter 319 of the laws of 2023, is amended to read as follows:
h. squid (cephalopoda) until December thirty-first, two thousand [twenty-six] twenty-nine, and
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD14996-01-6
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to extending the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage squid
Purpose of the bill
The purpose of this bill is to extend the authority of the Depaituient of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to manage squid. SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section 1 of this bill amends. Environmental Conservation Law (ECL) § 13-0339-a(1)(h) to extend, until December 31, 2029, DEC's authority to fix by regulation measures for the management of squid (cephalopoda).
Section 2 of this bill provides that the bill shall take effect imme- diately.
Justification
This bill would extend DEC's regulatory authority for squid for an addi- tional three years, and ensures that DEC continues to be able to main- tain compliance with any applicable federal management plan or Inter- state Fishery Management Plan (FMP) adopted by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC). ECL § 13-0105, which sets forth the marine fisheries conservation and management policy, provides that one of the State's objectives shall be that the management of the State's transboundary and migratory species shall be consistent with any inter- jurisdictional management plans, interstate or state-federal. Moreover, failure to make necessary regulatory changes as may be required by an applicable FMP could result in the closure of New York's fishery for that species.
Authority to establish appropriate regulations consistent with the Federal FMP for squid is essential in order to provide uniform protection for this resource. Squid are managed by a Federal quota system which is applicable to federal waters and federal permit holders only. DEC must have the ability to timely set and adjust trip limits and to close fisheries when quotas are reached, or to adopt other management regulations such as minimum mesh size, in squid fisheries which are not subject to the federal regulations.
DEC's regulatory authority for squid is necessary to preserve the current regulatory program. Failure to extend the existing regulatory authority by December 31, 2026 will result in the loss of regulatory protection for this species.
Prior legislative history
DEC's authority was last extended by Chapter 319 of the Laws of 2023.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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