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
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
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January 15, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
January 15, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Environment, Climate, and Legacy |
January 22, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author added | |
January 26, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Authors 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" } ]