HF1531

HF1531 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Expiration of crossbow hunting and fishing allowance removed.

Related bill: SF1251

AI Generated Summary

The bill proposes to amend Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 97B.037, by removing the expiration date (June 30, 2025) for the current law that allows the use of crossbows for hunting and fishing.

Key Points of the Bill:

What it does: Eliminates the expiration date of the crossbow usage allowance for hunting and fishing, making it a permanent provision.
Applies to: Deer, bear, turkey, common carp, and native rough fish.
Hunting season: The use of crossbows is allowed during the respective regular archery seasons.
Regulations:
- Transportation of crossbows must follow section 97B.051.
- Crossbows used must meet the requirements outlined in section 97B.106, subdivision 2.
- Individuals using crossbows must have a valid license for the respective game.

Purpose of the Bill:

By removing the expiration date, the bill ensures that hunters and anglers can continue using crossbows indefinitely rather than the allowance expiring after June 30, 2025.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
February 25, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading, referred to	Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
February 25, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading, referred to	Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
March 10, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Author added
March 11, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Committee report, to adopt
March 11, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Second reading

Citations

[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [
        "Expiration date of June 30, 2025, for crossbow hunting and fishing allowance."
      ],
      "summary": "This bill relates to the removal of the expiration for crossbow hunting and fishing allowance under section 97B.037.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "97B.037",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This section is referenced for the exception to the rule allowing crossbow hunting and fishing.",
      "modified": [
        "Allows crossbow hunting and fishing during regular archery seasons."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "97B.035",
    "subdivision": "subdivisions 1 and 2"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Transportation requirements for crossbows are to apply.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "97B.051",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Requirements for crossbows must be met as per this section.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "97B.106",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
  }
]