H4513

Relative to fishing licenses for seniors

Introduced·8/21/25
Introduced Text

Amends fishing license eligibility in Massachusetts to include seniors aged 60 and older.

This bill modifies the eligibility criteria for fishing licenses in Massachusetts. It adds individuals who have reached the age of 60 to the list of those exempt from paying for a fishing license, alongside those with intellectual disabilities. The change takes effect immediately upon the bill's passage.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

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

Sep 11, 2025

Senate

Senate concurred