The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 54, seeks to authorize black bear hunting in Litchfield County. The bill stipulates that the hunting of black bears will be permitted at a rate not exceeding five percent of the total black bear population in the state as of the effective date of the legislation. Additionally, it mandates the submission of a report to the joint standing committee of the General Assembly responsible for environmental matters one year after the commencement of black bear hunting. This report will include data on the number of black bears taken, the number of hunting licenses issued by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, and any recommendations for modifications to the hunting regulations from the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection.

The bill introduces new legal language to amend the general statutes regarding black bear hunting, but does not specify any deletions from current law. The primary focus is on establishing a regulated hunting framework for black bears in Litchfield County, ensuring that the hunting practices are sustainable and monitored through the required reporting process.