S 501 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act to enhance the management of problem wildlife

This bill amends Massachusetts law to require individuals holding permits for managing problem wildlife to submit detailed reports to the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. Within thirty days of a permit's expiration or extension, permit holders must provide information on the location, property owner, methods used, and the number and species of animals removed. The legislation directly affects landowners and agents authorized to handle wildlife issues, ensuring they document their actions for regulatory review. By mandating these specific reporting requirements, the bill aims to improve data collection on wildlife management efforts without changing the core rules for obtaining permits.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Feb 15, 2024
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This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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