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MA H1025

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Sean Reid

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Prohibits hunters of migratory game birds from discharging firearms within 1,000 feet of the coastal shoreline when hunting from any watercraft or powered floating device
  • Requires watercraft used for migratory game bird hunting to remain at least 1,000 feet from the coastal shoreline
  • Amends Chapter 131, Sections 58 and 65 of Massachusetts General Laws governing hunting regulations
  • Sponsored by Representative Sean Reid (11th Essex) and referred to the Environment and Natural Resources Committee

Legislative Description

Addressing noise issues of migratory game hunters near coastal dwellings

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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