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PA HB2139

PA HB2139
In riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, providing for the offense of use of live pigeons for target.


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Introduced
03/19/2024
In Committee
03/19/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, providing for the offense of use of live pigeons for target.

AI Summary

This bill amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to create a new offense for the use of live pigeons as targets in contests or events. The bill defines the offense as willfully organizing, operating, conducting, or knowingly permitting a premises to be used for a contest or event where live pigeons are used as targets for amusement or as a test of marksmanship skills. The bill includes an exception for activities authorized under the Game and Wildlife Code or special permits. The bill will take effect 60 days after enactment.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (20)

Last Action

Laid on the table (on 04/29/2024)

Bill Topics

Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
  • ‐ General Law and Crime

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