NY A03703New York Assembly Bill A03703, introduced by Assemblymember David DiPietro on January 30, 2025, proposes to amend the Environmental Conservation Law to grant free fishing, hunting, and trapping licenses to qualified volunteer instructors. These instructors must be designated by the Department of Environmental Conservation and provide instruction in responsible hunting, bowhunting, or trapping practices without compensation. The bill was referred to the Assembly Environmental Conservation Committee on January 7, 2026, and remains pending. ([legiscan.com](https://legiscan.com/NY/text/A03703/2025?utm_source=openai))
NY A03703 is a house bill in the New York 2025-2026 General Assembly, sponsored by David DiPietro (R), currently “Introduced” since January 30, 2025.
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While specific media coverage on this bill is limited, similar initiatives have been well-received in other states, where providing incentives to volunteer instructors has been praised for promoting responsible outdoor practices and increasing participation in conservation education.
No significant negative media coverage has been identified for this bill.
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What does NY A03703 do?
New York Assembly Bill A03703, introduced by Assemblymember David DiPietro on January 30, 2025, proposes to amend the Environmental Conservation Law to grant free fishing, hunting, and trapping licenses to qualified volunteer instructors. These instructors must be designated by the Department of Environmental Conservation and provide instruction in responsible hunting, bowhunting, or trapping…
What is the status of NY A03703?
NY A03703 is currently “Introduced” in the New York legislature.
Who sponsored NY A03703?
David DiPietro (R) sponsored NY A03703.
