S 578
An Act relative to hunting near a dwelling
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Bill overview
This bill, S.578, aimed to establish regulations regarding hunting activities near residential dwellings in Massachusetts. Specifically, it sought to define prohibited zones and potentially increase penalties for hunting within close proximity to homes. The bill was introduced as a petition and subsequently referred to committees in both the Senate and House before ultimately failing to pass. Similar legislation has been proposed and considered in the past.
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Primary sponsor
Peter J. Durant
Cosponsors
Christopher M. Markey
John R. Gaskey
Joseph D. McKenna
Kelly W. Pease
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