AN ACT PROHIBITING THE USE OF LEGHOLD AND BODY-GRIPPING TRAPS.

HB 5974 would ban the use of leghold traps (which clamp an animal's leg) and body-gripping traps (which clamp an animal's body) throughout Connecticut. The bill prohibits anyone from setting or using these traps within the state, making such activity illegal. This directly affects trappers, wildlife management professionals, and businesses that currently rely on these traps for fur harvesting or pest control. The legislation focuses solely on prohibiting the traps without specifying exceptions or enforcement details.