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MA S2501

Relative to outdoor heritage


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Introduced
03/19/2020
In Committee
03/19/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislationfor legislationfor legislationfor legislationfor legislationfor legislationfor legislationfor legislationfor legislation to authorize bow and arrow hunting on Sundays; and the petition of Alyson M. Sullivan and others relative to authorizing deer hunting on Sundays,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2501).

AI Summary

This bill aims to expand outdoor heritage activities in Massachusetts. It allows bow and arrow hunting on Sundays, authorizes the director of the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife to regulate ammunition types for hunting, and removes restrictions on the use of certain firearms and crossbows for hunting purposes. The bill also establishes penalties for obstructing or interfering with the lawful harvesting of fish and wildlife, and prohibits the illegal posting of land to restrict such activities.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (10)

Other Sponsors (1)

Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture (J)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 03/19/2020)

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