Minnesota HF1531: Expiration of crossbow hunting and fishing allowance removed.

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to game and fish; removing expiration of crossbow hunting and fishing allowance; amending Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 97B.037.

From the engrossed text, March 16, 2026:

A bill for an act relating to game and fish; removing expiration of crossbow hunting and fishing allowance; amending Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 97B.037. Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 97B.037, is amended to read: 97B.037 CROSSBOW HUNTING AND FISHING. deleted text begin (a)deleted text end Notwithstanding section 97B.035, subdivisions 1 and 2, a person may take deer, bear, turkey, common carp, or native rough fish by crossbow during the respective regular archery seasons. The transportation requirements of section 97B.051 apply to crossbows during the regular archery deer, bear, turkey, common carp, or native rough fish season. Crossbows must meet the requirements of section 97B.106, subdivision 2. A person taking deer, bear, turkey, common carp, or native rough fish by crossbow under this section must have a valid license to take the respective game. deleted text begin (b) This section expires June 30, 2026. deleted text end new text begin [ADDED: EFFECTIVE DATE.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: This section is effective the day following final enactment.] new text end

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Sponsors

• Keri Heintzeman (R, SD-006) · primary sponsor
• Samantha Vang (D)
• Roger Skraba (R)
• Liish Kozlowski (D, 08B)
• Ethan Cha (D)
• Chris Swedzinski (R)
• Leon Lillie (D)
• Alex Falconer (D)

Latest actions

1. April 13, 2026: HF indefinitely postponed
2. April 13, 2026: Bills identical, SF substituted on General Register
3. April 9, 2026: Referred to Chief Clerk for comparison with SF1251
4. March 16, 2026: Second reading
5. March 16, 2026: Committee report, to adopt as amended
6. March 12, 2025: Second reading
7. March 12, 2025: Committee report, to adopt
8. March 11, 2025: Author added Falconer
9. February 26, 2025: Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

Common questions

What is HF1531?

HF1531 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Expiration of crossbow hunting and fishing allowance removed.

What does HF1531 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to game and fish; removing expiration of crossbow hunting and fishing allowance; amending Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 97B.037.

What is the status of HF1531?

In committee as of April 13, 2026. Latest action: HF indefinitely postponed (April 13, 2026).

Who sponsored HF1531?

Keri Heintzeman (R, SD-006), with 7 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HF1531?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=HF1531&y=2025&ssn=0&b=house