AN ACT CONCERNING THE CLASSIFICATION OF BEAVER AND THE PROTECTION OF BEAVER AND THEIR HABITAT.

HB 5901 reclassifies beavers from rodents to mammals under state law and prohibits killing beavers or destroying their habitat. The bill directly affects beaver populations and their ecosystems statewide by mandating protections for beaver habitats. Key provisions require the state to develop a plan for restoring and protecting beaver habitats across the state. This legislation aims to provide legal safeguards for beavers and their natural environments through these specific policy changes.