Proposed Bill No. 5155, introduced by REP. NUCCIO from the 53rd District, aims to amend the general statutes with two main objectives: to prohibit the deliberate feeding of black bears and to authorize a limited bear hunting season. The bill has been referred to the Committee on ENVIRONMENT for consideration.

The purpose of this legislative action is to manage the black bear population and to protect the residents of the state. The bill does not include specific details on the language to be inserted or deleted from the current law within the summary provided. However, it indicates a clear intent to address human-bear interactions and population control through legal means.