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Read. Follow. Verify.Massachusetts bill waives hunting and fishing license fees for wheelchair users
Last action · March 30, 2026: Accompanied a study order, see H5307Sponsors: Susannah Whipps and 1 other
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What This Bill Would Do
Massachusetts waives sporting, hunting, and fishing license fees for individuals who use a wheelchair as their primary source of mobility.
Qualifying state residents save money on outdoor recreational permits, aligning fee exemptions for wheelchair users with those already granted to paraplegics under state law.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
wheelchair users
Individuals who use wheelchairs as their primary source of mobility become eligible for fee waivers on sporting, hunting, and fishing licenses.
state wildlife and licensing agencies
Agencies responsible for issuing licenses must waive fees for qualifying wheelchair users.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
4 actions- Mar 30, 2026HouseAccompanied a study order, see H5307
- Oct 10, 2025JointHearing scheduled for 10/21/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- Feb 27, 2025SenateSenate concurred
- Feb 27, 2025HouseCommitteeReferred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance40How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy5Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
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