S 494 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to the use of crossbows in hunting

This bill amends Massachusetts hunting laws to allow the use of crossbows during hunting seasons. It requires that any crossbow used must meet specific rules regarding design, weight, and arrow type set by the state director. These regulations are intended to align with generally accepted standards for hunting equipment. The change directly affects hunters who wish to use crossbows by removing previous restrictions on their use.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Mar 2024
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Mar 25, 2024
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This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Mar 25, 2024
Upper · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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