Relating to firearms requirements for hunting deer

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedJanuary 31, 2019
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   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 13, 2019
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   Done: House committeeFebruary 28, 2019
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   Done: Passes the HouseMarch 20, 201957–40
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   Done: Senate committeeFebruary 18, 2020
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   Done: Passes the SenateJune 10, 202037–13
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   Done: To the GovernorJune 16, 2020
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   Done: Signed into lawJune 18, 2020

Signed into law What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

Current law requires the natural resource commission to establish rules that prohibit the use of pistols and revolvers with shoulder stock or long-barrel modifications when hunting deer. Current law also prohibits a person under the age of from hunting deer with a pistol or revolver. This bill requires the commission to define and categorize firearms to be consistent with federal definitions, and modifies current provisions to reflect consistency with federal definitions. The bill also allows a person years of age or less to hunt using a pistol or revolver if the person is under direct supervision of a person who is at least years of age with a valid hunting license, and has consent from a parent, guardian, or spouse who is at least years of age.

Changed since by amendment H-1044; see Amendments.

Full bill text · What changed before it passed¹

Senate subcommittee

Named March 25, 2019. On February 12, 2020 it recommended amendment and passage.

• Sen. Chris Cournoyer R
• Sen. Claire Celsi D
• Sen. Tom Shipley REmail

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