Relating to taking coyotes while using an artificial source of light

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedFebruary 25, 2019
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   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 26, 2019
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   Done: Senate committeeMarch 7, 2019
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   Done: Passes the SenateMarch 13, 201947–1
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   Done: House committeeFebruary 13, 2020
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   Done: Passes the HouseMarch 4, 2020
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   Done: To the GovernorJune 1, 2020
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   Done: Signed into lawJune 1, 2020

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What’s in it

Current law generally prohibits a person from casting artificial light on a highway or in a field, woodland, or forest while taking or attempting to take or hunt a bird or animal while having in possession or control, either singly or as one of a group of persons, any firearm, bow, or other implement or device whereby a bird or animal could be killed or taken. This bill allows a person to use an infrared light source to hunt coyotes as long as the infrared light source is mounted to the method of take or to a scope mounted on the method of take.

Changed since by amendments H-8064, H-8051, S-3031; see Amendments.

Full bill text · What changed before it passed¹

House subcommittee

Named January 23, 2020. On January 30, 2020 it recommended passage.

• Rep. Tom Jeneary REmail
• Rep. Sharon S. Steckman D
• Rep. Louis J. Zumbach R

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