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A 54

Prohibits the use of adhesive-based rodent traps in state-owned or state-leased buildings

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Alex Bores and 15 co-sponsors

Prohibits adhesive-based rodent traps in state-owned or state-leased buildings, forcing agencies, contractors, and facility occupants to switch to alternative pest controls.

PRINT NUMBER 54B
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Bill Summary · A 54

Summary — A.54 (PRINT NO. 54B)

Title: Prohibits the use of adhesive‑based rodent traps in state‑owned or state‑leased buildings
Introduced: January 8, 2025 (Harvey Epstein, primary sponsor)
Current status: PRINT NO. 54B; referred and amended in committee (Economic Development)

Purpose

A.54 would ban the use of adhesive‑based rodent (glue) traps in buildings owned or leased by the State of New York. The stated intent is to prohibit a method of rodent control that can cause prolonged suffering to animals and can unintentionally affect non‑target animals.

Key provisions (as described)

  • Prohibition: The bill prohibits the use of adhesive‑based rodent traps in state‑owned or state‑leased buildings. (The circulating summary and bill titles indicate a categorical ban; the full legislative text was not included in the materials provided.)
  • Applicability: Applies to state agencies and to properties that the state leases (i.e., buildings under state ownership or state leasing arrangements).
  • Enforcement/penalties: Specific enforcement mechanisms, penalties, and any required reporting or compliance deadlines are not included in the materials provided and would be defined in the full text or implementing regulations if enacted.
  • Exemptions/alternatives: The provided materials do not specify exemptions (for example, for public health emergencies, research facilities, or agricultural settings) nor do they prescribe alternative pest‑control methods. Adoption of alternatives (e.g., snap traps, enclosed bait stations, integrated pest management) would be an expected operational consequence.

Who would be affected

  • State agencies that manage, operate, or maintain state‑owned buildings (including procurement and facilities offices).
  • Contractors and vendors who provide pest control services under state contracts.
  • Occupants of state‑owned or state‑leased facilities (state offices, higher‑education buildings, correctional facilities, etc.), to the extent changes in pest control methods affect operations or costs.

Procedural history & timeline

  • 2025‑01‑08: Referred to Economic Development.
  • 2025‑04‑30: PRINT NO. 54A issued; AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
  • 2025‑05‑20: AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT; PRINT NO. 54B issued (current print).
  • Companion bill in the Senate: S.3046.
  • Related prior‑session Assembly bills: A.4785 and A.10052.

Potential impacts & considerations

  • Animal welfare advocates would view this as a welfare improvement; pest‑control contractors may need to change methods, retrain staff, and adjust procurement.
  • State procurement and facilities budgets could see modest changes if alternative devices or services cost more or require different contracting.
  • Implementation details (timing, exemptions, enforcement) will depend on the final text and any agency regulations adopted to implement the law.

Sponsors include primary sponsor Harvey Epstein and numerous cosponsors (see bill header). For full operative language, enforcement provisions, or specified exemptions, consult the official bill text (PRINT NO. 54B) or subsequent amendments.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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