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AB-1912 • 2026

Deer: archery season: concealed firearms.

Deer: archery season: concealed firearms.

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Sponsor
Hadwick
Last action
Official status
Senate - Consent
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The phrase 'as specified' appears twice in the bill summary, indicating there may be additional conditions or details defined elsewhere that are not included in this excerpt.

AB-1912: Carrying Concealed Firearms During Deer Archery Season

This law allows any person hunting deer with a bow and arrow to carry a firearm that can be hidden on their body.

What This Bill Does

  • Removes the rule that generally stops people from carrying firearms during archery season for taking deer.
  • Allows any person to carry a firearm capable of being concealed while using a bow and arrow to take or attempt to take a deer.

Who It Names or Affects

  • People who hunt deer with a bow and arrow during the established archery season

Limits and Unknowns

  • The official text does not specify how the concealed firearm must be stored or used.
  • It is unclear if other hunting laws still apply to people carrying these firearms.

Bill History

  1. California Legislative Information

    Senate - Consent

Official Summary Text

Deer: archery season: concealed firearms.