New York: additional species ban

New York: additional species ban

Apr 5, 2023

UPDATE 4/9/24: Passed Senate and referred to the Environmental Conservation Committee. UPDATE 4/14/23: A hearing has just been scheduled for Monday, April 17 at 12:30. Location: Capitol Building room 123 CAP, State St. and, Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12224 Senate Bill...

Suspension – All Commercial Trade in CITES species with Mexico

Mar 29, 2023

NOTICE TO THE WILDLIFE IMPORT/EXPORT COMMUNITY Subject: CITES Trade Suspension – All Commercial Trade in CITES species with Mexico Background: The Endangered Species Act prohibits trade in specimens contrary to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered...
New York: additional species ban

ALERT: Illinois turtle trap bill

Mar 15, 2023

Update 3/30: The bill was “postponed” at today’s hearing. The bill is likely dead but we will need to watch for other action on this issue. Thank you to everyone who opposed this bill! The formal “witness slip” opposition to support ratio...
New York: additional species ban

ALERT: Houghton, MI

Mar 14, 2023

The Houghton City Council has proposed an animal ordinance covering many species, including chickens and bees. There is a rather vague definition for “exotic animal” (see below) that could lead to enforcement on some commonly kept animals. Bird feeding and...
New York: additional species ban

ALERT: Texas snake and wild animal permit notifications

Mar 6, 2023

UPDATE 5/11/23: This bill failed to advance before the deadline. It is now dead for this session! Thank you to everyone who engaged in the process! UPDATE 4/14: This bill was heard again without notice and without being placed on the meeting agenda. The sponsor...