Summary
Extends DEC's authority to regulate management of crabs; authorizes the department of environmental conservation to take any actions necessary to ensure any quota limiting the taking of horseshoe crabs does not exceed certain thresholds.
How Congress Voted
House — Feb 3, 2026
147 votes
103(70%)
Yea
37(25%)
Nay
0(0%)
Present
7(5%)
Not voting
Senate — Jan 13, 2026
41 votes
31(76%)
Yea
8(20%)
Nay
0(0%)
Present
2(5%)
Not voting
Senate — Jan 12, 2026
20 votes
16(80%)
Yea
4(20%)
Nay
0(0%)
Present
0(0%)
Not voting
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Legislative Journey
- Introduced
- Committee
- Floor
- Passed Chamber 1
- Passed Chamber 2
- Signed
Jan 8, 2026
REFERRED TO RULES
SenateJan 12, 2026
ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.42
SenateJan 13, 2026
PASSED SENATE
SenateJan 13, 2026
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
SenateJan 13, 2026
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
HouseJan 13, 2026
SUBSTITUTED FOR A9437
HouseJan 13, 2026
ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.4
HouseFeb 3, 2026
PASSED ASSEMBLY
HouseFeb 3, 2026
RETURNED TO SENATE
HouseFeb 13, 2026
DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR
SenateFeb 13, 2026
SIGNED CHAP.83
Senate