New York A00888 bans state participation in artificial pheasant propagation and closes state-owned pheasant facilities.

New York A00888 amends the environmental conservation law to prohibit any state department or division from engaging in activities related to the hatching, breeding, and propagation of artificially propagated pheasants. This includes possessing, purchasing, distributing, transporting, selling, exchanging, or giving away such pheasants. The bill also mandates the closure of any state-owned or operated pheasant production facility. This law takes effect on February 28, 2026.

New York A00888 bans state participation in artificial pheasant propagation and closes state-owned pheasant facilities.

New York A00888 amends the environmental conservation law to prohibit any state department or division from engaging in activities related to the hatching, breeding, and propagation of artificially propagated pheasants. This includes possessing, purchasing, distributing, transporting, selling, exchanging, or giving away such pheasants. The bill also mandates the closure of any state-owned or operated pheasant production facility. This law takes effect on February 28, 2026.