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CT SB00137

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2021

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Witkos

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Origin

Senate

2021 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits certain feeding of black bears in Connecticut.
  • Establishes a wildlife advisory committee to develop a hazing program.
  • Authorizes the committee to offer nonprojectile hazing pistols to animal control officers in municipalities experiencing significant bear sightings.
  • Directs the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection to compile data on bear sightings to identify affected municipalities.
  • Addresses black bear sighting and safety issues statewide.

Legislative Description

An Act Prohibiting The Feeding Of Black Bears, Establishing A Wildlife Advisory Committee And Authorizing Certain Hazing Techniques In Municipalities With A Significant Number Of Black Bear Sightings.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Environment

1/13/2021

Committee Referrals

Environment1/13/2021

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