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Introduced
06/13/2019
06/13/2019
In Committee
06/13/2019
06/13/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the use of crossbows in hunting
AI Summary
This bill aims to amend the existing law in Massachusetts to allow the use of crossbows in hunting, subject to regulations set by the director regarding the design, weight, and type of crossbows and bolts/arrows. The bill removes the current prohibition on the use of crossbows, except as provided in Section 69, and establishes a new Section 69 that outlines the requirements for using crossbows in hunting, including conforming to standards generally accepted for hunting purposes.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture (J)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 06/13/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3866 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3866.pdf |
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