H 1074 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to certain hunting zones

This bill amends Massachusetts law to allow wildlife officials to establish rifle hunting seasons for deer in specific zones. It directly affects deer hunters who use rifles and the state's wildlife director, who gains new authority to create these seasons. The key provision permits the director (with board approval) to set rifle seasons in designated zones after considering factors like human population density and housing patterns. The change modifies existing hunting regulations under Chapter 131 of the Massachusetts General Laws.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Mar 30, 2026
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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 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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