A 6854 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

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

This bill removes specific size and draw weight requirements for crossbows used in hunting in New York. It eliminates previous limits on crossbow limb width, bolt length, minimum/maximum draw weight (100-200 pounds), and overall length (24 inches). The change directly affects hunters using crossbows for game hunting, as it removes these technical specifications from state conservation law. The bill amends two sections of the Environmental Conservation Law to remove these restrictions, effective immediately upon enactment.
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 14, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
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Mar 14, 2025
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REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
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Phil Palmesano
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