MA S488

Bill

Relative to the use of crossbows in hunting

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
01/22/2019

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 the existing law to remove references to "crossbows" in the context of hunting regulations. Specifically, it strikes the word "bows" from the title of Section 64 of Chapter 131, removes the phrase "or any crossbow" from Section 64, and replaces Section 69 of Chapter 131 to allow for the use of bows and arrows or crossbows for hunting, provided they meet certain requirements set by the director's rules and regulations, which must conform to standards generally accepted for hunting purposes.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (5)

David DeCoste (R), Donald Humason (R), Dean Tran (R), John Velis (D), Susannah Whipps (I),

Last Action

Accompanied S467 (on 01/30/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S488

(10 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S488
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S488.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H3926	Relative to duck hunting in densely populated areas	Accompanied a new draft, see H4610	Similar To
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
H884	Authorizing the use of bow and arrows for Sunday hunting	Accompanied a new draft, see S2501	Similar To
S451	Relative to the use of shotgun ammunition for hunting	Accompanied a study order, see S2540	Similar To
S467	Relative to the use of crossbows in hunting	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S468	Relative to outdoor heritage	Accompanied a new draft, see S2501	Similar To
S475	Relative to the use of artificial lights in hunting	Accompanied a study order, see S2540	Similar To
S487	Relative to Sunday hunting	Accompanied a new draft, see S2501	Similar To
S489	Relative to the use of shotguns for hunting	Accompanied a study order, see S2540	Similar To

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