Environment
Positive outlook
90%
Benefits
- maintains critical protections for endangered sturgeon
- prevents illegal harvest by continuing enforcement authority
Risks
- minimal regulatory burden for incidental commercial catch
StateNew YorkEnacted
S 10047: Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage Atlantic and shortnose sturgeon
Siela Bynoe
S 10047 status: Enacted — SIGNED CHAP.228 (updated Aug 14, 2026).
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Confidence
High
Analysis basis
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Overall Score
85OUT OF 100
Score:85/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 45/100
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Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan90%
Public opinion85%
Bill summary
This bill extends regulatory authority for the state to protect endangered sturgeon populations, maintaining established environmental oversight in NY waters.
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Impact analysis
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Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- provides regulatory certainty for fishing industries
Risks
- limitations on fishing activity in sensitive habitats remain in place
Society
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- promotes biodiversity and ecosystem health
Risks
- no direct impact on broad public policy
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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LegiScan
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Confidence
High
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Analysis basis
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Source note
does not address broader environmental threats to sturgeon habitats like water quality or shipping
Analysis scope
analysis limited to statutory extension of existing conservation authority
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Where it stands
Official recordSIGNED CHAP.228
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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