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NY S02250

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/19/2023

Primary Sponsor

Thomas O'Mara

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Removes specifications for crossbow size, including minimum limb width of seventeen inches and minimum overall length of twenty-four inches from buttstock to front of limbs
  • Eliminates draw weight restrictions that previously required a minimum peak draw weight of one hundred pounds and maximum peak draw weight of two hundred pounds
  • Removes requirement that crossbows launch a minimum fourteen inch bolt and must consist of compound or recurve bow design
  • Retains requirement that crossbow trigger units must have a working safety
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Removes restrictions on crossbow size and draw weight when used for hunting.

Last Action

REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

1/3/2024

Committee Referrals

Environmental Conservation1/19/2023

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