H 940
An Act relative to beavers
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to repeal the law allowing the use of leghold traps for capturing furbearing animals in Massachusetts. Representative Paul Frost introduced this legislation as a petition to eliminate this practice. The bill’s focus is on protecting wildlife and promoting humane trapping methods. It aims to align Massachusetts law with broader efforts to reduce animal suffering.
Key provisions
- Repeal of the law permitting the use of leghold traps.
- Focus on protecting furbearing animals.
- Alignment with humane wildlife management practices.
- Introduced as a petition by Representative Paul Frost.
Who is affected
- Furbearers in Massachusetts
- Trappers and trapping businesses
- Animal welfare advocates
- The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
- The general public
Notable changes
- Elimination of leghold traps as a trapping method.
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Primary sponsor
Paul K. Frost
Cosponsor
Paul K. Frost
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Bill H.940 194th (Current)
An Act relative to beavers
By Representative Frost of Auburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 940) of Paul K. Frost for legislation to repeal the law relative to the use of leghold traps for capturing furbearing animals. Environment and Natural Resources.
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Presenter: Paul K. Frost
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.940
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/10/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/21/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 2/26/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5149 |
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