MA S467

Bill

MA S467

Relative to the use of crossbows in hunting

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
01/30/2020

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to the use of crossbows in hunting. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing Massachusetts law to allow the use of crossbows in hunting. Specifically, it removes the prohibition on the use of crossbows, and instead requires that crossbows meet certain design, weight, and type requirements set by the director of the state's wildlife agency. This change is intended to align the regulations on crossbows with the existing rules for hunting with traditional bows and arrows.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

Sponsors (5)

Anne Gobi (D), Donald Humason (R), Dean Tran (R), Dave Vieira (R), Susannah Whipps (I),

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 01/30/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S467

(9 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S467
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S467.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H4138	Relative to duck hunting in densely populated areas	Accompanied a study order, see H5081	Similar To
H846	Relative to the use of crossbows in hunting	Accompanied a new draft, see H3866	Similar To
S451	Relative to the use of shotgun ammunition for hunting	Accompanied a study order, see S2540	Similar To
S468	Relative to outdoor heritage	Accompanied a new draft, see S2501	Similar To
S471	Relative to hunting near a dwelling	Accompanied a new draft, see S2501	Similar To
S472	Expanding the powers of the director of Fisheries and Wildlife	Accompanied a new draft, see S2501	Similar To
S487	Relative to Sunday hunting	Accompanied a new draft, see S2501	Similar To
S488	Relative to the use of crossbows in hunting	Accompanied S467	Similar To
S489	Relative to the use of shotguns for hunting	Accompanied a study order, see S2540	Similar To

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