HB26-1342
Negligently Luring Bears
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning negligent behavior that lures bears.
Bill Summary:
Under current law, a person is guilty of a crime for placing food or edible waste in the open with the intention of luring a wild bear. The law requires a person to be given a warning for the first violation.
The bill:
- Lowers the mental state requirement from intention to criminal negligence;
- Repeals the requirement that a first offense be given a warning; and
- Raises the fine for a third or subsequent offense from $2,000 to $5,000.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Committees
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Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 04/08/2026 | Initial Fiscal Note |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 26-1342, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 8-4. | Vote summary |
| Date | Amendment Number | Committee/ Floor Hearing | Status | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/13/2026 | L.001 | HOU Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources | Passed [*] |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 04/13/2026 | House | House Committee on Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 03/27/2026 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources |