Restricts gun access model confidence 80%
Prohibits donation of game taken with lead ammunition for human consumption (while allowing non-lead and archery), so less use of lead ammunition for hunting.
Game taken by firearm using lead ammunition shall be ineligible for donation, distribution, or service for human consumption in New York state.
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Restricts gun access model confidence 60%
Requires labeling of donated game to include the category of ammunition used and creates a state list of recognized non-lead ammunition, encouraging its use without banning lead ammunition outright.
the method used to take the game and the category of ammunition if so used
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Status: Died (session ended)
Why the model tagged it this way: The bill substantively addresses firearms by restricting use of lead ammunition for hunting through donation ineligibility and labeling requirements that favor non-lead alternatives; no other listed topics are substantively addressed.
| Date | Chamber | Motion | Yea-Nay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-04 | A | Assembly Environmental Conservation Committee: Favorable refer to committee Codes | 22-8 | Passed |
| 2026-04-21 | A | Assembly Codes Committee: Favorable | 14-6 | Passed |
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-23 | A | advanced to third reading cal.381 |
| 2026-04-21 | A | reported |
| 2026-03-04 | A | reported referred to codes |
| 2026-02-26 | A | referred to environmental conservation |