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MN HF1531

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/26/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joshua Heintzeman

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th Legislature 2025-2026

AI Summary

  • Removes the June 30, 2026 expiration date for Minnesota's crossbow hunting and fishing allowance, making the permission permanent
  • Allows use of crossbows during regular archery seasons to take deer, bear, turkey, common carp, and native rough fish
  • Requires crossbow users to hold valid licenses for the respective game and comply with existing transportation requirements under section 97B.051
  • Crossbows must meet specifications established in section 97B.106, subdivision 2
  • Effective the day following final enactment

Legislative Description

Expiration of crossbow hunting and fishing allowance removed.

Last Action

Second reading

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Environment and Natural Resources Finance & Policy2/26/2025

Full Bill Text

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