Bill > HB968

This bill amends Pennsylvania fishing and hunting license laws to provide reciprocity for active duty military personnel and disabled veterans from other states. Specifically, the bill allows active duty military members and disabled veterans who possess valid fishing or hunting licenses from another state to fish or hunt in Pennsylvania, provided that their home state offers similar reciprocal privileges to Pennsylvania residents and the Attorney General determines that the other state's fishing and hunting laws are similar to Pennsylvania's. The Attorney General is tasked with negotiating reciprocity agreements with other states and must report to the General Assembly within 180 days of the bill's effective date and annually thereafter about these agreements. The reciprocity applies to both fishing and hunting licenses, enabling active duty military personnel and disabled veterans to enjoy outdoor recreational activities in Pennsylvania using their home state's licenses. The bill will take effect 60 days after its enactment, providing a short transition period for implementation.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

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