HB 1314 — enabling minors to apply for a freshwater fishing application without paying a fee.
Last action — Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 5
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced December 01, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
Odds of enactment
Low chanceBased on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.
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Prognosis
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Introduced
Current position in the legislative process.
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7 sponsors
1 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.
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Bipartisan support
Sponsored across 3 parties (3 D · 3 R · 1 I) — cross-party backing.
Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.
Summary
enabling minors to apply for a freshwater fishing application without paying a fee.
Bill Text
- Introduced View text Current pdf
Action History
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Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 5
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Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/28/2026 (Vote 14-0; CC) HC 6 P. 6
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Executive Session: 01/28/2026 02:30 pm GP 153
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Public Hearing: 01/28/2026 02:30 pm GP 153
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Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Fish and Game and Marine Resources HJ 1 P. 15
Sponsors
- Alice Wade · Cosponsor
- Matthew Coker · Cosponsor
- Donovan Fenton · Cosponsor
- Heath Howard · Primary
- Aidan Ankarberg · Cosponsor
- James Spillane · Cosponsor
- James Thibault · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 408 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Heath Howard Democrat
Co-sponsors (6)
- Alice Wade Democrat
- Matthew Coker Republican
- Donovan Fenton Democrat
- Aidan Ankarberg Independent
- James Spillane Republican
- James Thibault Republican
Not signed on (408)
408 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 408 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 1314 do?
- enabling minors to apply for a freshwater fishing application without paying a fee.
- Who sponsors HB 1314?
- HB 1314 is sponsored by Alice Wade (Democrat), Matthew Coker (Republican), Donovan Fenton (Democrat), Heath Howard (Democrat), Aidan Ankarberg (Independent), James Spillane (Republican), and James Thibault (Republican).
- What is the current status of HB 1314?
- This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced December 01, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track HB 1314?
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