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Introduced
05/13/2019
05/13/2019
In Committee
05/13/2019
05/13/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to non-lethal animal population control. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill aims to establish non-lethal methods for managing overpopulation of animals, particularly deer, on land owned by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It requires the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife and the Department of Conservation and Recreation to conduct annual population surveys, develop and implement population management plans, and use only non-lethal and contraceptive practices to address overpopulation. The bill also prohibits the use of hunting as a means of population control and requires the agencies to consult with affected municipalities and abide by their ordinances and bylaws related to hunting.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (6)
Dan Cahill (D),
Daniel Cullinane (D),
William Driscoll (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Danny Ryan (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5013 (on 11/04/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3764 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3764.pdf |
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