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CT HB05315

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Karen Reddington-Hughes

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) to conduct annual studies estimating black bear population, growth rate, and biological and cultural carrying capacities by region

  • Mandates DEEP publish regulations prohibiting the unintentional feeding of black bears

  • Directs DEEP to educate the public on proactive measures to prevent human-bear conflicts

  • Establishes a hunting season to maintain bear populations within biological and cultural carrying capacity in each region of the state

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Regulation And Control Of The Black Bear Population In The State.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Environment

1/16/2025

Committee Referrals

Environment1/16/2025

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