Senate bill · S9302 (2025-26)

Relates to extending the authorization for hunting big game by rifle in the county of Niagara

New York State Senate

Same as A10480, the matching bill in the Assembly.

Latest action Aug 28, 2026

Sponsor: Robert Ortt (State Senator, District 62, Republican/Conservative/Independence)

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Summary

Extends the authorization for hunting big game by rifle in the county of Niagara until 2028.

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Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

The purpose of this bill is to continue to allow big game hunting by rifle in Niagara County

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Where it stands

Signed into law.

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

Committee

Environmental Conservation · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Environmental Conservation · New York State Senate.

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The sponsor's argument

Why Robert Ortt says this is needed

Big game hunting, which is a sport that is enjoyed by many throughout the state, includes the hunting of deer and bear. Currently, Niagara is not included in the list of counties that are allowed to use rifles for big game hunting. Also, hunting is a critical conservation tool for the deer and bear population. This legislation, which is at the request of the Niagara County Legisla- ture, would allow for the hunting of big game for the period between November 15th and December 7th using a rifle. Currently many other Coun- ties throughout the state have this allowance under law and Niagara County wishes to be in the same playing field for their local sportsmen.

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Recorded votes

Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateMay 28, 2026Result: passed
(58) (2) (0) (3)
Vote: Committee vote · Environmental Conservation
Senate Environmental ConservationMay 20, 2026Result: passed
(11) (0) (0) (0)

Full history

Aug 28, 2026
Signed
SIGNED CHAP.284
NY Senate
Aug 21, 2026
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR
NY Senate
Jun 5, 2026
Ordered to Third Reading Rules CAL.581
ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.581
NY Assembly
Jun 5, 2026
Passed a chamber
PASSED ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly
Jun 5, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED
NY Assembly

Show full history (10 earlier events)

Jun 5, 2026
Substituted
SUBSTITUTED FOR A10480
NY Assembly
May 28, 2026
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
May 28, 2026
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
May 28, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
NY Assembly
May 26, 2026
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
May 21, 2026
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate
May 20, 2026
1ST Report CAL.1309
1ST REPORT CAL.1309
NY Senate
May 20, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
NY Assembly
Mar 6, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
NY Assembly
Feb 26, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
NY Senate

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