H 1047
An Act requiring nonlead ammunition when taking wildlife
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Bill overview
This bill proposed a law in Massachusetts requiring hunters to use non-lead ammunition when taking wildlife. The goal was to reduce the environmental impact of lead contamination in ecosystems from hunting activities. The bill was ultimately unsuccessful and failed in the legislature. It aimed to protect wildlife and the environment by limiting the use of lead-based ammunition.
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Danillo A. Sena
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Danillo A. Sena
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