Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1071: An Act waiving sporting, hunting or fishing license fees for people who use a wheelchair as their primary source of mobility
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 1071 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act waiving sporting, hunting or fishing license fees for people who use a wheelchair as their primary source of mobility. Primary sponsor: Susannah Whipps (Independent). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 30, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5307.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Whipps of Athol, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1071) of Susannah M. Whipps and Natalie M. Blais relative to authorizing the waiving of sporting, hunting or fishing license fees for people who use wheelchairs as their primary source of mobility. Environment and Natural Resources.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Independent 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susannah Whipps | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 2nd Franklin |
| Natalie M. Blais | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a study order, see H5307
- Hearing scheduled for 10/21/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources