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HB2970 • 2025

Prohibits a person from using dogs to hunt or pursue lynx or bobcats.

Prohibits a person from using dogs to hunt or pursue lynx or bobcats.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Representative Gomberg
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In House Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 House

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-01-17 House

    Referred to Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water.

  3. 2025-01-13 House

    First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act prohibits people from using dogs to hunt or chase lynx or bobcats. The Act provides penalties for a violation. (Flesch Readability Score: 67.2).
Prohibits a person from using dogs to hunt or pursue lynx or bobcats.
Provides that a violation is subject to a maximum of 364 days' imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both, and suspension of the privilege to apply for a hunting license.
Relating to: Relating to the use of dogs to hunt wild cats.
Current location: In House Committee