Connecticut HB5012: AN ACT PROHIBITING THE PRACTICE OF SHARK FINNING.

What the bill says

An act PROHIBITING THE PRACTICE OF SHARK FINNING. Assembly convened: 1 That the general statutes be amended to prohibit the practice of shark 2 finning. Statement of Purpose: To prohibit the practice of shark finning. LCO No. 507 1 of 1.

From the introduced text:

AN ACT PROHIBITING THE PRACTICE OF SHARK FINNING. Assembly convened: 1 That the general statutes be amended to prohibit the practice of shark 2 finning. Statement of Purpose: To prohibit the practice of shark finning. LCO No. 507 1 of 1

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Sponsors

• Joseph Gresko (D, 121) · primary sponsor
• Nicholas Menapace (D, 37)
• Wood, Kerry S. (D, 29)
• Jason Doucette (D, 13)
• Jane Garibay (D, 60)
• Kenneth Gucker (D, 138)
• Mary Mushinsky (D, 85)

Latest actions

1. May 15, 2025: Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
2. May 15, 2025: Senate Calendar Number 493
3. May 13, 2025: House Passed
4. March 6, 2025: Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
5. March 6, 2025: Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
6. March 6, 2025: House Calendar Number 58
7. March 6, 2025: File Number 50
8. February 28, 2025: Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/05/25 5:00 PM
9. February 19, 2025: Joint Favorable
10. February 19, 2025: Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office

Votes

• House Roll Call 91 (May 13, 2026): 148 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Roll Call 91 (May 13, 2025): 148 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB5012?

HB5012 is a bill in the Connecticut Legislature (2025 General Assembly): AN ACT PROHIBITING THE PRACTICE OF SHARK FINNING.

What does HB5012 do?

In its own words: An act PROHIBITING THE PRACTICE OF SHARK FINNING. Assembly convened: 1 That the general statutes be amended to prohibit the practice of shark 2 finning. Statement of Purpose: To prohibit the practice of shark finning. LCO No. 507 1 of 1.

What is the status of HB5012?

In committee as of January 8, 2025. Latest action: Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate (May 15, 2025).

Who sponsored HB5012?

Joseph Gresko (D, 121), with 6 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB5012?

On the Connecticut Legislature website: https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05012&which_year=2025