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MA S552

Relative to hunting near a dwelling


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/07/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to hunting near a dwelling. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 58 of Chapter 131 of the General Laws to allow a person to hunt with a bow and arrow from an elevated tree stand not less than 250 feet from any dwelling in use, except as authorized by the owner or occupant of the dwelling. The amendment adds this exception to the existing law, which generally prohibits hunting near dwellings.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules (on 03/07/2022)

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