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H5266Introduced in the House

To end the taking of horseshoe crabs for bait

IntroducedHouse Ways and Means

Introduced by Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources

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To end the taking of horseshoe crabs for bait

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Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

March 19, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Reported from the committee on Environment and Natural Resources

  2. New draft of H898

  3. Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

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