Bill
A 6589
Expands agricultural tourism in New York, enabling more farm-based experiences (tours, stays, events) and boosting farmers, rural economies, and visitor opportunities.
Overview
A 6589 is a New York State Assembly bill introduced on March 6, 2025, with the title “Expands agricultural tourism.” The available information does not include the bill’s full text or specific provisions. The bill’s stated aim, as implied by the title, is to broaden opportunities for agricultural tourism within the state.
Metadata and status
- Bill number: A 6589
- Title: Expands agricultural tourism
- Status: REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
- Introduced: March 6, 2025
- Classification: bill
- Version/Actions:
- 2025-03-06: REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
- 2025-03-06: REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE (duplicate entry)
- Primary sponsor: Carrie Woerner
- Cosponsors: John T. McDonald III, Billy Jones, Dana Levenberg, Chris Tague, Tommy Schiavoni, Marianne Buttenschon, Paula Kay, Kenneth Blankenbush, Stephen Hawley
- Related bills: S 5513 (companion in the Senate)
What the bill aims to do (based on title and metadata)
- The bill’s purpose appears to be to expand agricultural tourism activities in the state. The exact scope, definitions, and regulatory framework would be defined in the bill text.
- As introduced and currently referred to committee, there is no published detail on new programs, funding, licensing changes, safety standards, or tax/fee-related provisions.
Key provisions (not specified in available information)
- The specific instruments—such as authorizations, permits, safety requirements, land-use or zoning adjustments, funding mechanisms, liability protections, or consumer protections—are not provided here. The full text would clarify which activities are included (e.g., farm stays, tours, events, farm markets, on-farm experiences) and how expansion is implemented (timelines, eligibility, oversight).
Who is affected
- Farmers and agritourism operators who host or enable tourism activities.
- Local governments and planning authorities regulating land use and event permitting.
- Rural economies that may benefit from expanded tourism opportunities.
- Consumers and visitors engaging in agritourism experiences.
Procedural and timeline implications
- The bill has been referred to the Assembly Agriculture Committee; no further actions are listed in the provided information.
- A Senate companion exists (S 5513), indicating parallel consideration in the Senate.
- Next steps typically include committee hearings, potential amendments, floor votes, and, if advanced, passage to the governor for signature.
Notes
- For a precise understanding of the bill’s impact, text, fiscal notes, and official analyses are required. Monitoring the bill’s text and updates to the Agriculture committee would provide the exact provisions and timelines.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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