SF1251

SF1251 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Expiration removal of crossbow hunting and fishing allowance

Related bill: HF1531

AI Generated Summary

This bill proposes to remove the expiration date for the allowance of hunting and fishing with a crossbow in Minnesota. Currently, the law allows crossbow hunting for deer, bear, turkey, common carp, and native rough fish during their respective regular archery seasons, but this permission is set to expire on June 30, 2025. The proposed change will make crossbow hunting and fishing permanent. Those using crossbows must abide by specific transportation requirements and must also have a valid license for hunting the respective game.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
February 09, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
February 09, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Environment, Climate, and Legacy
February 23, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Author added
March 23, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Author stricken
March 23, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Author stricken

Citations

[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [
        "Removes expiration of crossbow hunting and fishing allowance."
      ],
      "summary": "This bill modifies the existing rules for crossbow hunting and fishing under section 97B.037.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "97B.037"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The transportation requirements of section 97B.051 are affirmed to apply to crossbows during specific hunting seasons.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarification that crossbow hunting aligns with section 97B.051 transportation requirements."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "97B.051"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Crossbows must meet the requirements specified in section 97B.106, subdivision 2.",
      "modified": [
        "Ensures crossbows used adhere to requirements set in section 97B.106, subdivision 2."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "97B.106"
  }
]