Update: This bill failed to pass before the session ended, but was reintroduced as S.1009 in 2015.
Description: This bill clarifies the authority of municipalities to enact trapping regulations that are stricter than those set by state law or regulation.
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Background: While trapping remains a popular recreational activity in New York as regulated by the state Department of Fish and Wildlife, this bill will allow smaller, more progressive municipalities to enforce stricter regulations. This bill is a steppingstone toward decreasing the public safety risks associated with trapping in urban areas, as well as reducing negative impacts on animal welfare statewide.