New York: Take action for octopuses today!
This action is for New York state residents only.
The bill to ban industrial octopus farming, S.7421B/A.8043C, has passed the New York Legislature and is awaiting action by Governor Kathy Hochul.
The bill would prohibit the farming of octopuses for human consumption — a practice that would be inhumane and carry significant environmental and public health risks. Email Governor Hochul using the form below and urge her to sign the bill into law.
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