H4513
An Act relative to fishing licenses for seniors
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Bill overview
This bill aims to provide reduced fishing license fees for seniors in Massachusetts. It seeks to make recreational fishing more accessible for older adults by lowering the cost of licenses. The bill was referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources and subsequently reported. It is similar to other legislation addressing veteran and disabled individual fishing license access.
Key provisions
- Reduces the cost of fishing licenses for seniors.
- Aims to increase senior participation in recreational fishing.
- The bill was referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources.
- Related legislation addresses fishing licenses for veterans and disabled individuals.
Who is affected
- Seniors in Massachusetts
- Recreational anglers
- The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
Notable changes
- Offers a discounted fishing license fee to seniors.
- Potentially expands access to recreational fishing for an underserved population.
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Primary sponsor
Adam J. Scanlon
Cosponsor
Adam J. Scanlon
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Bill H.4513 194th (Current)
An Act relative to fishing licenses for seniors
By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Adam J. Scanlon relative to fishing licenses for seniors. Environment and Natural Resources.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Adam J. Scanlon
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.4513
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 8/21/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on House Rules |
| 9/8/2025 | House | Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources |
| 9/11/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/10/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/21/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 3/30/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5307 |
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