The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 6274, seeks to amend current statutes to explicitly prohibit the use of steel-jaw leghold traps on bodies of water. This legislative action is aimed at enhancing animal welfare and protecting aquatic ecosystems from the potential harm caused by these types of traps.

The bill does not include any deletions from existing law but introduces new legal language that establishes this prohibition. The intent behind the bill is to address concerns regarding the ethical implications and environmental impact of using steel-jaw leghold traps in aquatic environments.