An Act to end the taking of horseshoe crabs for bait
This bill was replaced by H 5266, which carries it forward. Follow H 5266 instead.
- Stage
- Introduced
- Sponsors
- 15
- Latest action
- Mar 19, 2026
What it does
By Representative Badger of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 898) of Michelle L. Badger relative to the use of horseshoe crabs for bait. Environment and Natural Resources.
Where it stands
This bill was replaced by H 5266, which carries it forward. Follow H 5266 instead.
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