Bill > S01504

This bill removes specific technical restrictions on crossbow size and draw weight when used for hunting in New York State. Previously, the law mandated that crossbows must have a minimum limb width of 17 inches, a minimum peak draw weight of 100 pounds, a maximum peak draw weight of 200 pounds, and a minimum overall length of 24 inches from buttstock to front of limbs. The bill eliminates these dimensional and draw weight requirements, while preserving the existing requirement that the crossbow have a working safety mechanism. By removing these specific size and strength constraints, the bill effectively provides hunters with more flexibility in choosing and using crossbows for hunting, potentially allowing for a wider range of crossbow types and designs that were previously prohibited under the more restrictive regulations. The changes apply to both compound and recurve crossbows and would take effect immediately upon passage.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1504