Bill > SB518

This bill makes several amendments to Pennsylvania's game and wildlife laws, primarily focusing on the Pennsylvania Game Commission's organization, reporting requirements, and investigative procedures. The bill modifies the composition of the Game Commission by ensuring that at least one member represents agricultural interests and clarifies definitions related to agricultural operations. It updates reporting requirements for hunters, allowing for more flexible reporting methods such as toll-free phone numbers, online applications, or websites when reporting game kills. The bill also changes provisions related to surrendering animal carcasses, allowing them to be delivered to specified processors in addition to commission officers. Notably, the bill removes some previous language that required individuals to answer questions from commission officers without evasion, which could be seen as reducing potential interrogation requirements for hunters and wildlife-related incidents. The changes aim to modernize reporting processes, provide more flexibility for hunters and those involved with wildlife management, and slightly adjust the administrative structure of the Game Commission. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2025&sind=0&body=S&type=B&bn=518