Bill

Bill > S429


MA S429

Relative to the use of crossbows in hunting


summary

Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/16/2018
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 amends existing state laws to allow the use of crossbows in hunting. Specifically, it removes references to "bows" in the title of a section, removes the restriction on the use of crossbows, and adds a new section that allows the director to set regulations governing the design, weight, and type of bows, arrows, and crossbows used for hunting purposes, provided they meet generally accepted standards.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

New draft substituted, see S2249 (on 01/18/2018)

bill text


bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Loading...