Establishes a New York native plants designation

Latest action Dec 19, 2025

Directs the commissioner of agriculture and markets, acting by and through the department of economic development, in cooperation with the department of environmental conservation, to establish a New York native plants designation, and offer seals or logos identifying native plants as grown in New York state and certified for their quality, for product labeling, advertising, and displays.

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Where it stands

Signed into law.

Introduced
In committee
Up for a vote
Passed one chamber
Passed
Enacted

New York State Senate

Same as A7964, the matching bill in the Assembly.

Amends the Agriculture and Markets Law.

Committee

Agriculture · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Agriculture · New York State Senate, Ways and Means · New York State Assembly.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

To support the cultivation and sale of native plants in New York State by creating a dedicated certification designation under the existing New York Grown and Certified program.

Filed with the bill. Read it on nysenate.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recorded votes

Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateJun 5, 2025Result: passed
(60) (0) (0) (3)
Vote: Committee vote · Agriculture
Senate AgricultureMay 14, 2025Result: passed
(8) (0) (0) (1)

Cosponsors

Carrie Woerner, Linda Rosenthal and 2 more on Agora

Democratic4

See the full list on nysenate.gov

The sponsor's argument

Why Rachel May says this is needed

Native plants are essential to New York's ecosystems. They provide food and habitat for pollinators, birds, and other wildlife, while also improving soil health, managing stormwater, and supporting climate resi- lience. But despite their ecological value, native plants are underrep- resented in the nursery trade and underutilized in home, municipal, and commercial landscapes. This legislation creates a path to recognize and promote native plants through the existing New York Grown and Certified program. It will help growers, vendors, and consumers identify plants that are ecologically appropriate to New York's regions and grown here in-state. A trusted certification designation will increase visibility and demand for native plants, while giving consumers the confidence that what they are buying truly supports local ecosystems. As climate conditions shift and biodiversity loss continues, it is more important than ever to support plant choices that sustain New York's natural heritage. This bill helps align agricultural opportunity with ecological stewardship.

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.

Full history

Dec 19, 2025
Approval MEMO.78
APPROVAL MEMO.78
NY Senate
Dec 19, 2025
Signed
SIGNED CHAP.702
NY Senate
Dec 8, 2025
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR
NY Senate
Jun 6, 2025
Ordered to Third Reading Rules CAL.458
ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.458
NY Assembly
Jun 6, 2025
Passed a chamber
PASSED ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly

Show full history (14 earlier events)

Jun 6, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED
NY Assembly
Jun 6, 2025
Substituted
SUBSTITUTED FOR A7964A
NY Assembly
Jun 5, 2025
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
Jun 5, 2025
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
Jun 5, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
Jun 4, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
NY Assembly
May 20, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
May 19, 2025
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
May 19, 2025
Amended
AMENDED (T) 7359A
NY Senate
May 15, 2025
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate
May 14, 2025
1ST Report CAL.1123
1ST REPORT CAL.1123
NY Senate
May 13, 2025
Amend (t) and Recommit to Agriculture
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO AGRICULTURE
NY Assembly
Apr 16, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
NY Assembly
Apr 10, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
NY Senate

About this record

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