MA S475

Bill

Relative to the use of artificial lights in hunting

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
01/22/2019

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to the use of artificial lights in hunting. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

AI Summary

This bill amends the existing law in Massachusetts to allow for the use of artificial lights when hunting certain animals, such as fox, coyote, raccoon, or opossum, as permitted by regulations promulgated by the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. The bill removes the previous blanket prohibition on the use of artificial lights when hunting any bird or mammal, providing more flexibility for hunters while still maintaining some regulatory oversight.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Anne Gobi (D), Donald Humason (R),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2540 (on 02/18/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S475

(10 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S475
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S475.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H4138	Relative to duck hunting in densely populated areas	Accompanied a study order, see H5081	Similar To
H846	Relative to the use of crossbows in hunting	Accompanied a new draft, see H3866	Similar To
S2540	Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to environment, natural resources, and agriculture issues	Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules	Replaced by
S451	Relative to the use of shotgun ammunition for hunting	Accompanied a study order, see S2540	Similar To
S467	Relative to the use of crossbows in hunting	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S468	Relative to outdoor heritage	Accompanied a new draft, see S2501	Similar To
S471	Relative to hunting near a dwelling	Accompanied a new draft, see S2501	Similar To
S487	Relative to Sunday hunting	Accompanied a new draft, see S2501	Similar To
S488	Relative to the use of crossbows in hunting	Accompanied S467	Similar To
S489	Relative to the use of shotguns for hunting	Accompanied a study order, see S2540	Similar To

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