H 781 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to bow hunting for deer in Wompatuck State Park

This bill allows deer hunting with bows and arrows in Wompatuck State Park, overriding existing restrictions that typically prohibit such methods. It authorizes the state's Department of Conservation and Recreation to create specific rules and regulations to manage this new hunting activity. The legislation directly affects hunters who wish to use traditional bow equipment in this specific park and the state agency responsible for overseeing park operations.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action May 23, 2024
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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