AN ACT CONCERNING THE INTENTIONAL FEEDING OF DANGEROUS WILDLIFE, LIMITING THE USE OF BIRD FEEDERS AND PROHIBITING THE IMPROPER STORAGE OF FOOD, GARBAGE AND WILDLIFE ATTRACTANTS.
HB 6260 prohibits intentionally feeding potentially dangerous wildlife (like bears) and restricts the use of bird feeders that attract bears. It also bans improper storage of food, garbage, or wildlife attractants that could draw animals to human areas. The bill directly affects residents in wildlife-prone areas, particularly those using bird feeders or storing trash improperly. Its key mechanism requires proper food/garbage containment to reduce wildlife habituation and prevent dangerous human-wildlife encounters, as stated in the bill's purpose.
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 23, 2025
Last action Jan 23, 2025
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