Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 941: An Act authorizing the use of bow and arrows for Sunday hunting
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 941 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act authorizing the use of bow and arrows for Sunday hunting. Primary sponsor: Paul Frost (Republican). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 26, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5149.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Frost of Auburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 941) of Paul K. Frost and others relative to authorizing the use of bow and arrows for Sunday hunting. Environment and Natural Resources.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Frost | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 7th Worcester |
| Donnie Berthiaume | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Worcester |
| David DeCoste | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Plymouth |
| Ryan Fattman | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | Worcester and Hampden |
| Joe McKenna | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18th Worcester |
| Kelly Pease | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4th Hampden |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a study order, see H5149
- Hearing scheduled for 10/21/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources