Massachusetts 191st Legislature (2019-2020) Status: In Committee

S 451 — An Act relative to the use of shotgun ammunition for hunting

Last action — Accompanied a study order, see S2540

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 191st Legislature (2019-2020). 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.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

By Mr. deMacedo, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 451) of Viriato M. deMacedo and Donald F. Humason, Jr. for legislation relative to the use of shotgun ammunition for hunting. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a study order, see S2540

  2. Hearing scheduled for 06/25/2019 from 12:30 PM-04:00 PM in Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

  3. House concurred

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

Sponsors

  • Viriato M. deMacedo · Primary
  • Viriato M. deMacedo · Cosponsor
  • Jr. Donald F. Humason · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 201 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Viriato M. deMacedo

Co-sponsors (2)

  • Viriato M. deMacedo
  • Donald F. Humason, Jr.

Not signed on (201)

201 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 451 do?
By Mr. deMacedo, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 451) of Viriato M. deMacedo and Donald F. Humason, Jr. for legislation relative to the use of shotgun ammunition for hunting. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Who sponsors S 451?
S 451 is sponsored by Viriato M. deMacedo and Donald F. Humason, Jr..
What is the current status of S 451?
This bill died with 191st Legislature (2019-2020). 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 S 451?
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