SF107 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Shotgun zone for taking deer elimination and firearm and ammunition type used for taking deer regulated by the county provision

Related bill: HF2245

AI Generated Summary

This legislative bill, SF No 107, proposes changes to how deer hunting regulations are managed in Minnesota. It aims to remove the existing "shotgun zone" that specifies where only shotguns can be used for hunting deer. Instead, it would allow each county in the state to pass their own rules about what types of firearms and ammunition can be used for deer hunting, following a public notice and hearing process. These local rules would need to be renewed every year through the same process. Additionally, the bill would repeal the state law that currently defines the shotgun area, leading to a more localized approach to hunting regulation.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
January 15, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
January 15, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toEnvironment, Climate, and Legacy
January 22, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor added
January 26, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthors added

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "A new subsection allowing county boards to limit firearm types for deer hunting."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill adds a subdivision to section 97B.031 regarding county authority for firearm hunting regulations.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "97B.031"
  }
]