Substitute for Raised H.B. No. 5333
Session Year 2026
 


AN ACT CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF STRIPED BASS FISHING IN THE STATE.

To clarify penalties for violating regulations concerning the taking of striped bass, prohibit the use of horseshoe crabs as bait, authorize the sale of certain lobsters from out-of-state by food service establishments and prohibit certain bait fishing in the Housatonic River and harvesting of striped bass.

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Environment Committee

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Bill History

 Date Action Taken
 4/2/2026(LCO)File Number 382
 4/2/2026House Calendar Number 268
 4/2/2026Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
 4/2/2026(LCO)Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
 3/27/2026(LCO)Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/01/26 5:00 PM
 3/19/2026(LCO)Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office
 3/18/2026(ENV)Joint Favorable Substitute
 2/27/2026Public Hearing 03/04
 2/26/2026Referred to Joint Committee on Environment

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