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MA H941

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Paul Frost

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 57 of Chapter 131 of the General Laws to remove bow and arrow from the list of weapons prohibited for Sunday hunting
  • Creates an exception allowing hunting of any bird or mammal with a bow and arrow on Sundays
  • Sunday hunting restrictions would remain in place for rifles and shotguns
  • Filed by Representative Paul K. Frost (7th Worcester) on 1/15/2025 with 4 co-sponsors
  • Similar legislation was filed in the previous session (House No. 800 of 2023-2024)

Legislative Description

Authorizing the use of bow and arrows for Sunday hunting

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5149

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Environment and Natural Resources2/27/2025

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