Bill Sponsor
New York Assembly Bill 8515
Session 2025-2026
Enacts the whale awareness act
Became Law
Became Law
Signed by Governor on Aug 7, 2026
First Action
May 20, 2025
Latest Action
Aug 7, 2026
Origin Chamber
Assembly
Type
Bill
Bill Number
8515
State
New York
Session
2025-2026
Sponsorship by Party
Assembly Votes (1)
Senate Votes (1)
checkPassed on February 24, 2026
Motion Text
Assembly Vote
Assembly Roll Call Votes
Excused
Unknown
Bailey
Yes
Unknown
Jackson
Yes
Unknown
Mr. Speaker
Yes
Unknown
Ramos
Yes
Unknown
Rivera
Yes
Summary
Enacts the whale awareness act directing the department of environmental conservation to establish recommendations and educational materials for reduction of marine mammal interactions.
Actions (15)
08/07/2026
Assembly
SIGNED CHAP.208
08/07/2026
Assembly
DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR
03/05/2026
Senate
RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY
03/05/2026
Senate
PASSED SENATE
03/05/2026
Senate
3RD READING CAL.376
03/05/2026
Senate
SUBSTITUTED FOR S2292B
02/24/2026
Senate
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
02/24/2026
Assembly
DELIVERED TO SENATE
02/24/2026
Assembly
PASSED ASSEMBLY
02/12/2026
Assembly
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING CAL.259
02/10/2026
Assembly
REPORTED
02/05/2026
Assembly
PRINT NUMBER 8515A
02/05/2026
Assembly
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
01/07/2026
Assembly
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
05/20/2025
Assembly
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION