An Act To Designate The Wood Turtle As The Official State Reptile

This bill designates the wood turtle (*Glyptemys insculpta*) as Maine's official state reptile, a symbolic gesture with no policy or regulatory impact. It directly affects no individuals, organizations, or government programs, as it merely adds the wood turtle to Maine's list of official state symbols. The bill amends state law to formally recognize the wood turtle under Section 232 of the Maine Revised Statutes. This is a purely ceremonial designation with no funding, enforcement, or practical consequences.