MA S427

Bill

MA S427

Relative to the use of crossbows in hunting

Introduced
04/15/2015

In Committee
04/15/2015

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to the use of crossbows in hunting. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

AI Summary

This bill, concerning the use of crossbows in hunting, proposes changes to Chapter 131 of the General Laws. Specifically, it amends Section 64 by removing references to "bows" in the title and by striking the phrase "or any crossbow," which previously restricted their use. The bill then replaces Section 69 entirely, establishing that individuals can carry or use a bow and arrow or a crossbow for hunting, provided these weapons meet specific requirements set by the director through rules and regulations. These regulations will outline acceptable general design, draw weight, and types of bows, arrows, and crossbows, ensuring they align with generally accepted hunting standards.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (6)

Donald Humason (R)*, Viriato deMacedo (R), Stephen DiNatale (D), Anne Gobi (D), Robert Hedlund (R), Bruce Tarr (R),

Last Action

Accompanied S414 (on 01/25/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S427

(11 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S427
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S427
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S427.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H662	Relative to the groundwater survey program	Accompanied a study order, see H4654	Similar To
H711	To strengthen the Massachusetts agricultural infrastructure relative to meat and poultry production and processing	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means	Similar To
H713	To promote the care and well-being of livestock	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means	Similar To
H714	To Establish a Beaver Damage Control Commission	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the Joint Committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently	Similar To
H728	Relative to the use of shotguns	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means	Similar To
S2069	Further regulating the enforcement of illegal hunting practices	Read; and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means	Similar To
S412	Relative to the use of shotguns	Accompanied a study order, see S2380	Similar To
S414	Relative to the use of crossbows in hunting	Discharged to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Replaced by
S415	Expanding the powers of the director of Fisheries and Wildlife	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S422	Relative to the use of artificial lights in hunting	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S424	Relative to hunting with a bow and arrow	Accompanied S415	Similar To

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