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OR HB3679

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Christine Drazan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Requires the State Department of Fish and Wildlife to allow hunters with disabilities to use crossbows for hunting game mammals during any-legal-weapons seasons
  • Applicants must hold a valid hunting license and a disability hunting and fishing permit issued by the department
  • Hunters must provide health care professional certification of a permanent physical impairment preventing use of a standard bow, plus a medical release confirming ability to hunt with a crossbow
  • Applicants must meet department qualifications for use of a draw lock device that attaches to a bow
  • Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment of the 2025 regular legislative session

Legislative Description

Relating to the use of crossbows for hunting; prescribing an effective date.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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