MA S430

Bill

Relative to the use of artificial lights in hunting

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
03/19/2018

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th 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 Section 68 of Chapter 131 of the General Laws in Massachusetts. It prohibits the use of artificial lights when hunting any bird or mammal, except for hunting fox, coyote, raccoon, or opossum, as permitted by regulations from the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. The bill also prohibits the use of a swivel or pivot gun to hunt any bird.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Anne Gobi (D),

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 03/19/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S430

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S430
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S430.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H415	Relative to bow hunting for deer in Wompatuck State Park	Accompanied a new draft, see H4038	Similar To
H473	Relative to hunting with artificial light	Accompanied S430	Replaces
S429	Relative to the use of crossbows in hunting	New draft substituted, see S2249	Similar To
S432	Relative to the use of shotguns	Accompanied S446	Similar To
S433	Expanding the powers of the director of Fisheries and Wildlife	Accompanied a new draft, see S2463	Similar To
S435	Relative to hunting near a dwelling	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules	Similar To
S447	Relative to the use of crossbows in hunting	Accompanied S429	Similar To
S464	Further regulating the enforcement of illegal hunting practices	Accompanied a new draft, see S2182	Similar To

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