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A03467 Summary:

BILL NOA03467
 
SAME ASSAME AS S04459
 
SPONSORRosenthal L
 
COSPNSRDinowitz, Gottfried, Gonzalez-Rojas, Epstein
 
MLTSPNSR
 
Amd §§11-1101, 11-1901 & 11-1903, En Con L
 
Prohibits the use of leg-gripping traps.
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A03467 Actions:

BILL NOA03467
 
01/26/2021referred to environmental conservation
01/05/2022referred to environmental conservation
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A03467 Memo:

NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY
MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION
submitted in accordance with Assembly Rule III, Sec 1(f)
 
BILL NUMBER: A3467
 
SPONSOR: Rosenthal L
  TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to prohibiting the use of leg-gripping traps   PURPOSE: To prohibit the use of wildlife leg-gripping traps.   SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS: Section one amends subdivisions 5 and 6 of 11-1101 of the environmental conservation law. Section two amends subdivision 7 of section 11-1901 of the environmental conservation law. Section three amends subdivision 9 of section 11-1903 of the environmental conservation law. Section four sets forth the effective date.   JUSTIFICATION: Wildlife trapping is an activity licensed by the New York State Depart- ment of Environmental Conservation. The state license allows individuals to trap forbearing animals, such as beavers, raccoons, foxes and coyotes to produce fur products. Despite the availability of more humane alter- natives, such as box or cage traps, many trappers still use steel leg- gripping traps, also known as foothold traps. These traps are triggered by springs once an animal steps onto the trap, quickly clamping onto their limb and holding them in place until they are discovered by the trapper. In some regions of New York State, it may be up to 48 hours before a trapper checks on a trap. Animals caught in leg-gripping traps are immobilized, and therefore are unable to move, eat or drink, care for their young or defend themselves from predators. In some cases, animals have even been discovered chewing off their trapped limb in order to escape. The American Veterinary Medical Association is opposed to their use.   LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 2019-20: A.8733 - Referred to Environmental Conservation   FISCAL IMPLICATIONS: Undetermined.   EFFECTIVE DATE: This act shall take effect in 30 days.
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