H1071

Waiving sporting, hunting or fishing license fees for people who use a wheelchair as their primary source of mobility

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Waives sporting, hunting, or fishing license fees for people who use a wheelchair as their primary source of mobility.

This bill amends the Massachusetts General Laws to waive sporting, hunting, or fishing license fees for individuals who use a wheelchair as their primary source of mobility. The amendment adds "or person who uses a wheelchair as their primary source of mobility" to the relevant sections of the law. The bill declares its purpose to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public convenience.

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Calendar

Oct 21, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Hearing

History

Mar 30

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5307

Oct 10, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 10/21/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1

Feb 27, 2025

House

Referred to the Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources