Governor Hochul Signs New York Whale Awareness Act to Protect Marine Mammals and Enhance Boater Safety
August 10, 2026
August 10, 2026
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 10 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Governor Hochul Signs New York Whale Awareness Act to Protect Marine Mammals and Enhance Boater Safety
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Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law the New York Whale Awareness Act (A.8515A/S.2292B), which directs the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to establish comprehensive educational guidelines and recommendations designed to reduc . . .
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Governor Hochul Signs New York Whale Awareness Act to Protect Marine Mammals and Enhance Boater Safety
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Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law the New York Whale Awareness Act (A.8515A/S.2292B), which directs the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to establish comprehensive educational guidelines and recommendations designed to reduc . . .