5/15/25 Update: Senate Passes Amendment for SB1523 Act Concerning Taking of Wildlife That Damage Crops or Black Bear That Injure or Kill Livestock

Senate passes Amended by Senate Amendment Schedule A bill for SB1523 AN ACT CONCERNING THE TAKING OF WILDLIFE THAT DAMAGE CROPS OR BLACK BEAR THAT INJURE OR KILL LIVESTOCK.

Called Amendments
Senate Schedule A LCO# 8608 (J) [doc]

Fiscal Notes
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 8608 (See Fiscal Note Details)

Bill History - Action Taken
5/15/2025 Senate Passed as Amended by Senate Amendment Schedule A
5/15/2025 Senate Adopted Senate Amendment Schedule A 8608

Commentary:
Senate amended bill adds a new section directing that after an assessment by DEEP and the Governor, the Governor may direct DEEP to adopt regulations to permit a bear hunt in the state and establish the parameters of such a bear hunt.