A bill for an act prohibiting hunting near public recreation areas, and making penalties applicable.
SF 281 prohibits discharging firearms or hunting game/fur-bearing animals within 200 yards of public recreation areas. It directly affects hunters operating near these areas, including parks and recreational facilities managed by local, state, or federal governments. Key exceptions include existing public hunting areas (established before the bill's effective date) and target shooting ranges that were already operational within 200 yards. Violations are punishable as simple misdemeanors with a $35 fine.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 12, 2025
Last action Feb 17, 2025
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Total actions
2
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 17, 2025
Upper · Passed
Subcommittee: Zumbach, De Witt, and Zimmer.
upper
Feb 12, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, referred to Natural Resources and Environment.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jesse Green
RRepublican
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