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SF1251

Expiration removal of crossbow hunting and fishing allowance
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)

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.

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DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 10, 2025SenateActionIntroduction and first reading
February 10, 2025SenateActionReferred toEnvironment, Climate, and Legacy
February 24, 2025SenateActionAuthor added
March 24, 2025SenateActionAuthor stricken
February 23, 2026SenateActionAuthor added
March 02, 2026SenateActionComm report: To pass as amended
March 02, 2026SenateActionSecond reading
March 02, 2026SenateActionAuthor added
April 09, 2026HouseActionReceived from Senate
April 09, 2026HouseActionSenate file first reading, referred for comparison
April 09, 2026SenateActionSpecial Order: Amended
April 09, 2026SenateActionThird reading Passed as amended
April 13, 2026HouseActionBills identical, SF substituted on General Register
April 13, 2026HouseActionSecond reading
April 23, 2026HouseActionHouse rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day
April 27, 2026HouseActionThird reading
April 27, 2026HouseActionBill was passed
April 28, 2026SenateActionReturned from House
HouseActionPresented to Governor
HouseActionGovernor approval
HouseActionSecretary of State, Filed
HouseActionChapter number
SenateActionPresentment date
SenateActionGovernor's action Approval
SenateActionSecretary of State
SenateActionEffective date

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