Bill > A06854

This bill removes existing restrictions on crossbow specifications for hunting in New York State. Previously, the law mandated specific technical requirements for crossbows, including a minimum bolt length of 14 inches, a minimum limb width of 17 inches, a draw weight between 100 and 200 pounds, and a minimum overall length of 24 inches. The new legislation eliminates these detailed technical constraints while preserving one key safety requirement: that the crossbow must have a working safety trigger unit. By removing these size and draw weight limitations, the bill provides hunters with more flexibility in choosing crossbow equipment, potentially allowing for a wider range of crossbow models to be used legally for hunting. The changes apply to both compound and recurve crossbows, and the bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6854