Committee passes bill increasing penalties for taking or harassing protected turtles

Mar 5, 2026

SB 30‑14 raises penalties for taking or harassing protected turtle species in the state. Committee staff recommended passing the bill as is and the committee adopted the recommendation without recorded objections.

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The chair introduced SB 30‑14, which raises penalties for taking or harassing protected turtles. Staff recommended passage as introduced and the committee adopted the recommendation without additional debate.

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