Relates to providing a fishing license exemption for disabled persons that do not live in a group home
This bill exempts eligible disabled individuals from needing a fishing license. It applies to people aged 16 or older who are defined as disabled under state social services law and do not live in a group home. The exemption allows them to fish or take frogs without a license, but prohibits taking bait fish using nets or traps. The law takes effect immediately upon enactment.
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Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 15, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
lower
Jan 15, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Party
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P
Dave DiPietro
RRepublican
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