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PA SB709

In game or wildlife protection, further providing for the offense of unlawful taking and possession of protected birds and for endangered or threatened species.


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Introduced
05/17/2023
In Committee
04/15/2024
Crossed Over
06/20/2023
Passed
04/29/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/08/2024

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in enforcement, further providing for jurisdiction <-- and penalties; and, in game or wildlife protection, further providing for the offense of unlawful taking and possession of protected birds and for endangered or threatened species.

AI Summary

This bill amends Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to increase penalties for the unlawful taking and possession of protected birds, particularly bald and golden eagles. The bill establishes a summary offense with a fine of $2,000 for violations that result in the killing of a bald or golden eagle, and it also increases the penalty for killing a protected bird listed under the federal Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act to a misdemeanor of the second degree. The bill aims to further protect endangered or threatened species in Pennsylvania.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Act No. 13 of 2024 (on 05/08/2024)

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