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HB 5333: AN ACT CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF STRIPED BASS FISHING IN THE STATE, A WORKING GROUP CONCERNING THE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION PROGRAM AND PROCEDURES CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF FISH PASSAGES.

Joe GreskoEnacted

HB 5333 status: Enacted — SIGNED BY GOVERNOR (updated Jun 2, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score75/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 50/100

Bill summary

Official

AN ACT CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF STRIPED BASS FISHING IN THE STATE, A WORKING GROUP CONCERNING THE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION PROGRAM AND PROCEDURES CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF FISH PASSAGES.. Currently in House.

Key analysis

Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion60%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Positive Outlook
85%

Benefits

  • Enhanced conservation of striped bass populations
  • Improved regulatory processes for fish passage construction

Risks

  • Potential for increased regulatory burden

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Long-term stability for recreational fishing industries

Risks

  • Potential costs for fishing compliance and infrastructure adjustments

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Conservation promotes recreational outdoor heritage

Risks

  • Increased restrictions on recreational fishing harvest
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Implementation may result in stricter limits for recreational anglers

Limitation

Analysis based solely on abstract; full legislative text not reviewed

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Where it stands

SIGNED BY GOVERNOR

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete

Governor

Complete

Enacted

Complete
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