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PA SB67
PA SB67In Pennsylvania Game Commission, further providing for organization of commission; in game or wildlife protection, further providing for regulations, for report to commission officer, for surrender of carcass to commission officer and for unlawful activities; and, in hunting and furtaking, repealing provisions relating to hunting on Sunday prohibited, further providing for unlawful devices and methods and for the offense of trespass on private property while hunting and repealing provisions rela
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Introduced
03/03/2025
03/03/2025
In Committee
06/25/2025
06/25/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Pennsylvania Game Commission, further providing for organization of commission; in game or wildlife protection, further providing for regulations, for report to commission officer, for surrender of carcass to commission officer and for unlawful activities; and, in hunting and furtaking, repealing provisions relating to hunting on Sunday prohibited, further providing for unlawful devices and methods and for the offense of trespass on private property while hunting and repealing provisions relating to hunting on Sunday without written permission.
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes to Pennsylvania's game and wildlife regulations. It modifies the Pennsylvania Game Commission's composition by requiring at least one commissioner to represent agricultural interests and clarifies some definitional terms. The bill eliminates previous restrictions on Sunday hunting, replacing them with a requirement to obtain written permission to hunt on Sundays. It updates reporting requirements for hunters, allowing for more flexible reporting methods such as online or telephone reporting. The bill also changes regulations around wildlife carcass handling, permitting delivery to processors and removing some specific language about entrails. Trespassing penalties are modified, with more severe consequences for repeat offenders, including potential hunting privilege forfeitures ranging from one to five years depending on the violation. Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions about using natural deer urine for hunting, requiring testing to ensure it's free of chronic wasting disease prions. The changes aim to modernize wildlife management practices, provide more hunting flexibility, and strengthen property access regulations. The bill will take effect 60 days after its enactment.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Re-referred to Appropriations (on 06/25/2025)
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