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MA S 634

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An Act conserving our natural resources

Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · upper

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Did MA S 634 pass?

Not yet. MA S 634 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-11-17): Accompanied a study order, see S2728

What is MA S 634 about?

By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 634) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to restrict the use of traps for capturing furbearing mammals. Environment and Natural Resources.

Who sponsors MA S 634?

Paul W. Mark is the primary sponsor of MA S 634, joined by 1 cosponsor.

Description

By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 634) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to restrict the use of traps for capturing furbearing mammals. Environment and Natural Resources.

Introduced
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Latest action
2025-11-17 — Accompanied a study order, see S2728
Bill type
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Sponsors

  • Paul W. Markprimary
  • Joanne M. Comerfordcosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2025-11-17

    Accompanied a study order, see S2728

  2. 2025-10-10

    Hearing scheduled for 10/21/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1

  3. 2025-02-27

    House concurred

  4. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S634

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