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Introduced
02/10/2025
02/10/2025
In Committee
03/02/2026
03/02/2026
Crossed Over
04/09/2026
04/09/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
94th Legislature 2025-2026
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to game and fish; removing expiration of crossbow hunting and fishing allowance; amending Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 97B.037.
AI Summary
This bill removes the expiration date for allowing crossbows to be used for hunting and fishing in Minnesota, meaning that the current allowance for using crossbows during archery seasons for deer, bear, turkey, common carp, or native rough fish will no longer have a sunset clause and will remain in effect indefinitely. The change amends Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 97B.037, which previously stated that this crossbow allowance would expire on June 30, 2026, and now specifies that the provision will be effective the day after the bill is officially enacted into law.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (13)
Susan Pha (D)*,
Ethan Cha (D),
Steve Drazkowski (R),
Alex Falconer (D),
Foung Hawj (D),
Josh Heintzeman (R),
John Hoffman (D),
Liish Kozlowski (D),
Leon Lillie (D),
Roger Skraba (R),
Chris Swedzinski (R),
Samantha Vang (D),
Nathan Wesenberg (R),
Last Action
Returned from House (on 04/28/2026)
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