2021 House Bill 4080

Permit airbows for hunting during firearms season

Introduced in the House

Feb. 2, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Beau LaFave (R-108)

To permit the use of pneumatic air bows to hunt game during any open season in which a firearm may be used, and permit disabled hunters to use air bows during bow season. These devices are like crossbows but use compressed air to drive an arrow. An earlier version of this bill was vetoed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation

May 20, 2021

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 24, 2021

Passed in the House 69 to 38 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 30, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

March 24, 2022

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.