Massachusetts 190th Legislature (2017-2018) Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 4 R · 3 D cosponsors

H 453 — An Act relative to the use of shotguns

Last action — Accompanied S446

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 190th Legislature (2017-2018). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

By Mr. Muradian of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 453) of David K. Muradian, Jr., and others relative to the promulgation of regulations by the Director of Fisheries and Wildlife within the Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Environmental Law Enforcement for the use and possession of shotgun ammunition types for the purposes of hunting. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

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Action History

  1. Accompanied S446

  2. Hearing scheduled for 09/18/2017 from 11:00 AM-02:00 PM in Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

  3. Senate concurred

  4. Referred to the committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 12 co-sponsors · 191 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 453 do?
By Mr. Muradian of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 453) of David K. Muradian, Jr., and others relative to the promulgation of regulations by the Director of Fisheries and Wildlife within the Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Environmental Law Enforcement for the use and possession of shotgun ammunition types for the purposes of hunting. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Who sponsors H 453?
H 453 is sponsored by David K. Muradian, Jr. (Republican), F. Jay Barrows, Steven S. Howitt (Republican), Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. (Democrat), Leonard Mirra, Joseph D. McKenna (Republican), Shawn Dooley, Susan Williams Gifford, Sheila C. Harrington, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Brian W. Murray (Democrat), Paul K. Frost (Republican), and John C. Velis (Democrat).
What is the current status of H 453?
This bill died with 190th Legislature (2017-2018). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track H 453?
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