An Act establishing a deer population control commission

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Overview Bill text 1 History 4 Sponsors

By Representative Markey of Dartmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 999) of Christopher M. Markey and others for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to deer population control. Environment and Natural Resources.

Chamber: House
Introduced: Feb 27, 2025
Last action: Feb 25, 2026 — Accompanied a study order, see H5145
Session: 194th
Momentum: 44 · Moderate

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 4%, measured from MA's completed sessions
Momentum -1 44/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 232 days quiet

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