Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts S 577
An Act relative to the use of crossbows in hunting
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Peter J. Durant (Republican)
Cosponsors (6)
- Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. (Republican)
- Christopher M. Markey (Democratic)
- Joseph D. McKenna (Republican)
- Bruce E. Tarr (Republican)
- Jonathan D. Zlotnik (Democratic)
- John R. Gaskey (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 577) of Peter J. Durant, Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., Christopher M. Markey, Joseph D. McKenna and others for legislation relative to the use of crossbows in hunting. Environment and Natural Resources.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Nov 13, 2025 · Senate
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means - Oct 10, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 10/21/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 - Feb 27, 2025 · House
House concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources