An Act to end the taking of horseshoe crabs for bait

HD 2926, titled "An Act to end the taking of horseshoe crabs for bait," proposes to ban the harvesting of horseshoe crabs for use as fishing bait. This bill directly affects commercial fishermen who rely on horseshoe crabs as bait, particularly in fisheries targeting species like eels and conch. The key provision would prohibit taking horseshoe crabs from natural habitats for bait purposes. As a draft bill under review by House Counsel, its final language may evolve.