SF660 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Shotgun zone elimination for taking deer
Related bill: HF2244
AI Generated Summary
The proposed bill SF No 660 aims to change the rules for deer hunting in Minnesota. Currently, specific areas of the state are designated as "shotgun zones" where only shotguns, muzzleloading long guns, and handguns can be used for hunting deer. This bill wants to eliminate these shotgun zones, allowing hunters to use any legal firearm throughout the entire state during the regular firearms deer season. Additionally, the bill proposes to repeal the existing statue that defines these shotgun use areas, effectively removing these restrictions state-wide.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 26, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| January 26, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| January 26, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Referred to | Environment, Climate, and Legacy |
| January 26, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Environment, Climate, and Legacy |
| March 23, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author stricken | |
| March 23, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author stricken |
Citations
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{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"A new subdivision outlining allowed firearms for deer hunting."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "This legislative change allows the use of all legal firearms during the regular deer hunting season under section 97B.031.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "97B.031",
"subdivision": "subdivision 7"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [
"Eliminates the shotgun zone restrictions and requirements."
],
"summary": "This legislation repeals section 97B.318 governing arms use areas and restrictions.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "97B.318",
"subdivision": ""
}
]