This petition is to support New York State Bills A01718/S01255 or its successor bills, which would make monk (Quaker) parakeets protected in New York State. This petition as supports New York State Bills A01767/S01253 or its successor bills, which relates to the sale of birds by pet dealers when such birds have not yet been fully weaned. These bills are currently sponsored by NY State Assembly Member Linda Rosenthal and NY State Senator Joe Addabbo, Jr. We encourage that you also write to them expressing your support.