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VT H0473

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Sarita Austin

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • Department of Fish and Wildlife must conduct a feasibility study on reintroducing the puma concolor (cougar/catamount) to Vermont
  • Study must address reintroduction methods, suitable locations, human-wildlife conflict management, success metrics, timeline, and estimated costs
  • Commissioner of Fish and Wildlife must submit study results to the House Committee on Environment and Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy by January 1, 2027

Legislative Description

An act relating to the reintroduction of catamounts to the State of Vermont

Last Action

Read first time and referred to the Committee on Environment

3/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Environment3/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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