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MA H1017

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kelly Pease

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife must grant priority access to Antlerless Deer Permits (ADPs) for veteran hunters with VA-certified disabilities

  • Certified disabled veteran hunters guaranteed permit issuance before all other applicants in areas where ADP demand exceeds supply

  • Division of Fisheries and Wildlife required to establish a dedicated application process including disability certification criteria and permit application procedures

  • Effective immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

To provide priority antlerless deer permits for disabled veteran hunters

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5149

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Environment and Natural Resources2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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