Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 986: An Act relative to the Department of Fish and Game
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 986 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to the Department of Fish and Game. Primary sponsor: Kathy LaNatra (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 9, 2025): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 986) of Kathleen R. LaNatra and Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to the Department of Fish and Game. Environment and Natural Resources.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathy LaNatra | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12th Plymouth |
| Patrick Kearney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Plymouth |
| Steve Xiarhos | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Barnstable |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
- Hearing scheduled for 07/01/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources