Bill Description:
This bill increases certain penalties and authorizes the payment of rewards for aid in the apprehension and conviction of individuals guilty of certain crimes relating to endangered and special species, species of special concern, and illegal ivory and rhino horn items.[teaserbreak]
Background:
This bill is intended to provide additional deterrents for wildlife trafficking. You can read more about the elephant poaching crisis here.
A report from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said New York is the port of entry for much of the illegal animal trade into the country.
Take Action:
New York residents, call your state senator and urge him or her to support this important legislation!
Read the full text and follow its progress here for the Senate version and here for the Assembly version.