Legislation - SB0181

Requiring the Department of Natural Resources to require, through a certain phasing-out process, the use of nonlead ammunition for the hunting of all game species on or before July 1, 2029; and requiring the Department to authorize the use of lead ammunition for muzzleloaders, handguns, rifles, and shotguns if nonlead ammunition is not commercially available for the specific weapon.

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Original:: Education, Energy, and the Environment Click to view Recorded Media

Details

Bill File Type: Pre-Filed

Effective Date(s): July 1, 2026

History

Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 7/07/2025 Legislative Date 7/07/2025 Action Pre-filed Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/14/2026 Legislative Date 1/14/2026 Action First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Hunting - Lead and Lead-Based Ammunition - Phase-Out Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/16/2026 Legislative Date 1/16/2026 Action Hearing 2/03 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
Senate	7/07/2025	7/07/2025	Pre-filed
Senate	1/14/2026	1/14/2026	First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment
			Text - First - Hunting - Lead and Lead-Based Ammunition - Phase-Out
Senate	1/16/2026	1/16/2026	Hearing 2/03 at 1:00 p.m.

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