MA S447

Bill

Relative to the use of crossbows in hunting

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
01/23/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

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

AI Summary

This bill aims to amend the existing laws in Massachusetts regarding the use of crossbows in hunting. Specifically, it seeks to remove the word "bows" from the title of Section 64 of Chapter 131, remove the restriction on the use of crossbows in Section 64, and replace Section 69 of Chapter 131 to allow the use of crossbows in hunting, provided they meet certain requirements set by the director's rules and regulations. These changes would expand the legal options for hunters in Massachusetts to include the use of crossbows, in addition to traditional bows and arrows.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Ryan Fattman (R), Donald Humason (R),

Last Action

Accompanied S429 (on 10/12/2017)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S447

(6 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S447
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S447.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
S429	Relative to the use of crossbows in hunting	New draft substituted, see S2249	Similar To
S430	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
S432	Relative to the use of shotguns	Accompanied S446	Similar To
S433	Expanding the powers of the director of Fisheries and Wildlife	Accompanied a new draft, see S2463	Similar To
S435	Relative to hunting near a dwelling	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules	Similar To
S464	Further regulating the enforcement of illegal hunting practices	Accompanied a new draft, see S2182	Similar To

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MA S447

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