Tracking List: Game


HB70 - An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in game or wildlife protection, further providing for regulations.
Sponsor: Rep. Brian Smith (R)
Summary: (PN 58) Amends Title 34 (Game), in game or wildlife protection, further providing for regulations. Mandates the opening of antlered deer season to begin on the first Monday following Thanksgiving. Effective in 60 days.
Position: Oppose
Bill History:
01/09/2025 
H - Introduced
01/14/2025 
H - Referred to - House Game and Fisheries
02/03/2025 
H - Discussed during informational meeting - House Game and Fisheries
HB202 - An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Pennsylvania Game Commission, further providing for organization of commission and for meetings of commission.
Sponsor: Rep. Joe Ciresi (D)
Summary: (PN 150) Amends Title 34 (Game), in Pennsylvania Game Commission, further providing for organization of commission to remove Carbon and Monroe counties from the Ninth District and add them to the Seventh District and for meetings of commission to lower the number of commissioners needed to constitute a meeting quorum from six to a majority of five. Effective in 60 days.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
01/16/2025 
H - Introduced
01/17/2025 
H - Referred to - House Game and Fisheries
HB319 - An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in hunting and furtaking licenses, further providing for resident license and fee exemptions.
Sponsor: Rep. Shelby Labs (R)
Summary: (PN 276) Amends Title 34 (Game), in hunting and furtaking licenses, further providing for resident license and fee exemptions. Omits those assigned to a facility outside of the commonwealth or who are on temporary leave in the commonwealth from obtaining a military personnel hunting license. Effective in 60 days.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
01/23/2025 
H - Introduced
01/27/2025 
H - Referred to - House Game and Fisheries
HB445 - A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for security from searches and seizures.
Sponsor: Rep. Stephenie Scialabba (R)
Summary: (PN 423) Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Pennsylvania Constitution, further providing for security from searches and seizures. Includes land to be secure from unreasonable searches and seizures. A Joint Resolution proposing integrated amendments to the Constitution of Pennsylvania requires approval in two consecutive legislative sessions and then approval by the voters through a referendum.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
01/31/2025 
H - Introduced
02/03/2025 
H - Referred to - House Judiciary
HB508 - An Act establishing the Wildlife Rehabilitation Grant Program and the Wildlife Rehabilitation Grant Fund; and imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
Sponsor: Rep. Tarah Probst (D)
Summary: (PN 490) The Wildlife Rehabilitation Grant Program Act establishes the Wildlife Rehabilitation Grant Program to be administered by the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) and the Wildlife Rehabilitation Grant Fund as a non-lapsing fund in the State Treasury to award grants to wildlife rehabilitators; and imposes duties on PGC. Provides definitions. Directs grants to be used to further wildlife rehabilitation and/or improve wildlife rehabilitation center facilities. Requires wildlife rehabilitators to submit a written grant application, provided and reviewed by PGC, with specified information, and for PGC to either send a written approval of application with grant amount or a written denial of application with listed deficiencies. Allows PGC to determine grant amounts based on wildlife intake numbers from the previous fiscal year. Limits PGC to grant one award in one calendar year for each office location of a wildlife rehabilitator on a first-come, first-served basis until all the money in the grant program is exhausted. Requires wildlife rehabilitators to disclose to PGC what grant money will be used for. Directs the General Assembly to appropriate money on a continuing basis toward this fund and any funds leftover from a fiscal year are to be returned to the Game Fund. Directs PGC to submit a report on the program to the governor and various other specified individuals no later than one year after the effective date of this act and annually thereafter. Requires each annual report to be posted on PGC’s website. Directs PGC to implement any necessary policy or procedure to administer the program and fund. Effective in 60 days.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
02/04/2025 
H - Introduced
02/05/2025 
H - Referred to - House Game and Fisheries
HB692 - An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in permits relating to wildlife, further providing for definitions.
Sponsor: Rep. David H. Zimmerman (R)
Summary: (PN 708) Amends Title 34 (Game), in permits relating to wildlife, further providing for the definition of “exotic wildlife.” Effective in 60 days.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
02/20/2025 
H - Introduced
02/21/2025 
H - Referred to - House Game and Fisheries
HB741 - An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in hunting and furtaking, providing for harvesting of certain antlered deer by senior license holders.
Sponsor: Rep. David M. Maloney (R)
Summary: (PN 768) Amends Title 34 (Game), in hunting and furtaking, providing for harvesting of certain antlered deer by senior license holders. Authorizes a senior license holder to harvest an antlered deer with two or more points on one antler or a spike three or more inches in length. Defines “point.” Effective immediately.
Position: Oppose
Bill History:
02/26/2025 
H - Introduced
03/03/2025 
H - Referred to - House Game and Fisheries
HB746 - An Act amending Titles 30 (Fish) and 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, further providing for organization of commission; and, in Pennsylvania Game Commission, further providing for organization of commission.
Sponsor: Rep. David M. Maloney (R)
Summary: (PN 772) Amends Titles 30 (Fish) and 34 (Game), in Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC), further providing for organization of commission; and, in Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC), further providing for organization of commission. Revises the composition of PFBC and PGC to establish qualifications. Requires departmental notification to sportsmen groups relating to PFBC and PGC. Provides several definitions. Applies amendments of the act to members of PFBC and PGC who, beginning on the effective date of this section, are starting a new term or are filling a vacancy due to the death, resignation or removal from office of a member. Stipulates that the Governor’s Advisory Council for Hunting, Fishing and Conservation established by Executive Order No. 2015-13, 4 Pa. Code Ch. 6 Subch. AAA has no authority to select and appoint commissioners of the PGC or PFBC. The addition of 30 Pa.C.S. § 301(a)(3)(v) and 34 Pa.C.S. § 301(a)(3)(v) are effective immediately. Sections 3 and 4 of this act are effective immediately. Section 5 is effective immediately. The remainder of this act is effective in one year.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
02/26/2025 
H - Introduced
03/03/2025 
H - Referred to - House Game and Fisheries
HB800 - An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in hunting and furtaking, further providing for interference with lawful taking of wildlife or other activities permitted by this title prohibited.
Sponsor: Rep. Joe Emrick (R)
Summary: (PN 810) Amends Title 34 (Game), in hunting and furtaking, further providing for interference with lawful taking of wildlife or other activities permitted by this title prohibited. Provides for a violation for affecting the condition or placement of personal or public property intended for use in the lawful taking, viewing, photographing or video recording of wildlife or other permitted activities in order to impair its usefulness or prevent its use. Asserts that a violation is a summary offense of the first degree. Prohibits the violator from hunting or trapping in Pennsylvania for one year. Effective in 60 days.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
02/27/2025 
H - Introduced
03/03/2025 
H - Referred to - House Game and Fisheries
HB851 - An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in Pennsylvania Game Commission, further providing for organization of commission, providing for prohibition and further providing for accountability; in hunting and furtaking, repealing provisions relating to hunting on Sunday prohibited, providing for temporary Sunday hunting authorized and for hunting and training on Sunday, repealing provisions relating to trespass on private property while hunting and to hunting on Sunday without written permission, providing for the offense of trespass on private land while hunting or furtaking and for the offense of hunting, trapping or taking game or wildlife without written permission and further providing for training dogs on small game; in special licenses and permits, further providing for field dog trials; imposing penalties; and making an editorial change.
Sponsor: Rep. Mandy Steele (D)
Summary: (PN 881) Amends Title 34 (Game), in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC), further providing for organization of commission, providing for prohibition and further providing for accountability; in hunting and furtaking, repealing provisions relating to hunting on Sunday prohibited, providing for temporary Sunday hunting authorized and for hunting and training on Sunday, repealing provisions relating to trespass on private property while hunting and to hunting on Sunday without written permission, providing for the offense of trespass on private land while hunting or furtaking and for the offense of hunting, trapping or taking game or wildlife without written permission and further providing for training dogs on small game; in special licenses and permits, further providing for field dog trials; imposing penalties; and making an editorial change. Provides definitions for “lobbying,” “lobbying firm” and “lobbyist.” Directs the governor to ensure at least one member of PGC is knowledgeable in the area of wildlife management and actively engaged in a normal agricultural operation. Prohibits the commission from hiring or being represented by a lobbyist, lobbying firm or political consultant to engage in lobbying or otherwise influence the decision-making process of another entity or agency. Directs the commission to adopt an ethics policy. Prohibits Sunday hunting on state park lands. Asserts that the temporary Sunday hunting section expires on June 30, 2029. Mandates that Sunday hunting is unlawful beginning July 1, 2029, with exceptions. Provides for limitations on training dogs on small game. Provides for limitations on trails for raccoons. Defines the offense of trespassing on private land while hunting or furtaking. Provides for grading of the offense. Provides for hunting, trapping or taking game or wildlife without written permission. Effective in 60 days.
Position: Support
Bill History:
03/07/2025 
H - Introduced
03/10/2025 
H - Referred to - House Game and Fisheries
HB866 - An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in hunting and furtaking licenses, further providing for resident license and fee exemptions.
Sponsor: Rep. Patrick J. Harkins (D)
Summary: (PN 902) Amends Title 34 (Game), in hunting and furtaking licenses, further providing for resident license and fee exemptions. Lists types of licenses disabled veterans may be issued without costs or fees under section 2709(a) (relating to license costs and fees). Effective in 60 days. 
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
03/10/2025 
H - Introduced
03/11/2025 
H - Referred to - House Game and Fisheries
HB942 - An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Pennsylvania Game Commission, further providing for Game Commission officers and employees.
Sponsor: Rep. David M. Delloso (D)
Summary: (PN 1008) Amends Title 34 (Game), in Pennsylvania Game Commission, further providing for Game Commission officers and employees. Asserts that full-time officers from the Game Commission will be classified in the same manner as members of the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) regarding compensation. Effective in 60 days.
Position: Support
Bill History:
03/17/2025 
H - Introduced
03/17/2025 
H - Referred to - House Game and Fisheries
HB968 - An Act amending Titles 30 (Fish) and 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in fishing licenses, providing for active duty military fishing reciprocity and for disabled veteran annual fishing license reciprocity; and, in hunting and furtaking licenses, providing for active duty military hunting reciprocity and for disabled veteran annual hunting license reciprocity.
Sponsor: Rep. Chris Pielli (D)
Summary: (PN 1049) Amends Titles 30 (Fish) and 34 (Game), in fishing licenses, providing for active duty military fishing reciprocity and for disabled veteran annual fishing license reciprocity; and, in hunting and furtaking licenses, providing for active duty military hunting reciprocity and for disabled veteran annual hunting license reciprocity. Permits active duty military with a valid and lawfully issued active duty military fishing license or permit which has been issued under the laws of another state, regardless of whether a reciprocity agreement exists between the commonwealth and the state under subsection (b) to fish in any of the waters of the commonwealth or in any boundary waters. Lists conditions. Provides reciprocity.  Permits disabled veterans with a valid and lawfully issued disabled veteran annual fishing license or permit which has been issued under the laws of another state, regardless of whether a reciprocity agreement exists between the commonwealth and the state under subsection (b) to fish in any of the waters of the commonwealth or in any boundary waters. Lists conditions. Provides reciprocity. Permits active duty military with a valid and lawfully issued active military hunting license or permit which has been issued under the laws of another state, regardless of whether a reciprocity agreement exists between the commonwealth and the state under subsection (b) to hunt within the commonwealth. Lists conditions. Provides reciprocity. Permits disabled veterans with a valid and lawfully issued disabled veteran annual hunting license or permit which has been issued under the laws of another state, regardless of whether a reciprocity agreement exists between the commonwealth and the state under subsection (b) to hunt within the commonwealth. Lists conditions. Provides reciprocity. Effective in 60 days. 
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
03/19/2025 
H - Introduced
03/19/2025 
H - Referred to - House Game and Fisheries
HB994 - An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in game or wildlife protection, prohibiting the purchase, sale, offer for sale or possession with intent to sell covered animal parts or products; and imposing penalties.
Sponsor: Rep. Leanne Krueger (D)
Summary: (PN 1078) Amends Title 34 (Game), in game or wildlife protection, prohibiting the purchase, sale, offer for sale or possession with intent to sell covered animal parts or products; and imposing penalties. Provides that no person may purchase, sell, offer to sell or possess with intent to sell any item that the person knows or should know is a covered animal part or product. Provides for exceptions. Asserts that the Pennsylvania Game Commission may permit the purchase, sale, offer for sale or possession with intent to sell a covered animal part or product for educational or scientific purposes by a bona fide educational or scientific institution if the covered animal part or product was legally acquired. Provides for presumption of possession with intent to sell. Provides for penalties. Asserts that the commission may seize a covered animal part or product involved in a violation. Directs the commission to promulgate necessary regulations. Provides for definitions. Effective in six months.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
03/20/2025 
H - Introduced
03/20/2025 
H - Referred to - House Judiciary
HB1007 - An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in fiscal affairs, establishing the Deterrent Fencing Cost-Share Program and the Deterrent Fencing Cost-Share Program Fund; and imposing duties on the Department of Agriculture.
Sponsor: Rep. Perry A. Stambaugh (R)
Summary: (PN 1094) Amends Title 34 (Game), in fiscal affairs, establishing the Deterrent Fencing Cost-Share Program and the Deterrent Fencing Cost-Share Program Fund; and imposing duties on the Department of Agriculture (PDA). Provides definitions. Provides for cost-sharing requirements between the commission and the landowner. Directs PDA to certify crop damage caused by wildlife, ensure adherence to construction specifications and certify eligible landowner deterrent fencing. Establishes the fund within the State Treasury. Provides for sources of the fund. Provides for appropriations to the fund on a continuing basis. Permits the department to use 1% of the money in the fund to cover the costs incurred in administering the program. Provides for allocations from the Game Fund in a lump sum allocation of $4,000,000 for the first year and then in lump sum allocations of $2,000,000 made available to eligible landowners until July 1, 2036. Provides for deterrent fencing. Provides for eligibility requirements. Provides for applications for eligible landowners seeking cost-share assistance for deterrent fencing. Provides requirements for applicants. Mandates that each approved project comply with fencing construction specifications. Directs the commission to disburse 50% of the approved total project cost directly to the eligible landowner upon written request of the eligible landowner for the money. Permits the landowner to submit a request for additional funding within three months of receipt of the initial disbursement if the total material or labor costs for an approved project exceed the initial estimates provided by the commission. Directs landowners to complete the construction of the approved deterrent fencing project within nine months of receiving the money. Provides for construction methods. Provides for final review and certification. Provides for noncompletion of fencing projects. Permits landowners to request an extension from the department. Provides for unlawful acts. Permits landowners to appeal the department’s decision to the commission. Asserts that a request for a review must be submitted within 30 days of receiving the department’s decision. Effective in 180 days.  
Position: Oppose
Bill History:
03/21/2025 
H - Introduced
03/24/2025 
H - Referred to - House Agriculture and Rural Affairs
03/28/2025 
H - Corrective Reprint, Printer's No. 1162
HB1075 - An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in property and buildings, further providing for price paid for acquisitions and improvements.
Sponsor: Rep. Mandy Steele (D)
Summary: (PN 1174) Amends Title 34 (Game), in property and buildings, further providing for price paid for acquisitions and improvements. Removes the provision regarding the commission paying for lands to be used as game lands what it considers a fair and reasonable price and removes land restrictions. Effective immediately.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
03/27/2025 
H - Introduced
03/31/2025 
H - Referred to - House Game and Fisheries
HB1097 - An Act 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.
Sponsor: Rep. Perry S. Warren (D)
Summary: (PN 1211) Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses), in riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, providing for the offense of use of live pigeons for target. Defines the offense regarding the use of live pigeons for target as a summary offense. Stipulates nothing under this section shall be construed to apply to activity which is authorized or permitted under 34 Pa.C.S. (relating to game), the training of dogs for activity which is authorized or permitted under 34 Pa.C.S. or a special permit under 58 Pa. Code Ch. 147 (relating to special permits). Effective in 60 days.
Position: Oppose
Bill History:
03/31/2025 
H - Introduced
04/01/2025 
H - Referred to - House Judiciary
HCO87 - Provide for Selection and Appointment of PFBC and PGC Commissioners
Sponsor: Rep. David M. Maloney (R)
Summary: Aims to amend Titles 30 (Fish and Boat Code) and 34 (Game and Wildlife Code) of the PA Consolidated Statutes to allow local sportsmen and sportswomen to be more involved in the selection of those who represent them on aquatic and wildlife resource commission boards.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
12/02/2024 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
HCO130 - Pay Scale for Pennsylvania Game Commission Officers
Sponsor: Rep. David M. Delloso (D)
Summary: Aims to require that officers of the Pennsylvania Game Commission are compensated on the same pay scale as Pennsylvania State Police Officers.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
12/02/2024 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
03/17/2025 
H - Introduced HB942
HCO227 - Effectively Deterring Trespassing on Private Property (former HR 284)
Sponsor: Rep. Perry A. Stambaugh (R)
Summary: Directives the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee (LBFC) to conduct or contract a study evaluating Pennsylvania’s trespassing laws and their enforcement, with the goal of more effectively deterring trespassing on private properties.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
12/03/2024 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
03/21/2025 
H - Introduced HB1007
HCO241 - Cruelty to Animals: Ending Live Pigeon Shoots
Sponsor: Rep. Perry S. Warren (D)
Summary: Aims to prohibit live pigeon shoots.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
12/03/2024 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
03/31/2025 
H - Introduced HB1097
HCO262 - Deer Rifle Opening Day – Return to Tradition
Sponsor: Rep. Brian Smith (R)
Summary: Aims to amend Title 34 to return the opening day of antlered deer rifle season to the Monday after the Thanksgiving holiday.
Position: Oppose
Bill History:
12/04/2024 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
01/09/2025 
H - Introduced HB70
HCO304 - Long-Term Solution for Crop Damage: Cost-Share Program for Deterrent Wildlife Fencing
Sponsor: Rep. Perry A. Stambaugh (R)
Summary: Establishes a cost-share program for deterrent fencing to prevent crop losses caused by wildlife. 
Position: Oppose
Bill History:
12/05/2024 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
HCO328 - Resident Military Hunting License
Sponsor: Rep. Shelby Labs (R)
Summary: Provides resident Armed Forces with one antlered deer tag, one fall turkey tag, one spring turkey tag, along with small game hunting privileges at a significantly lessened cost.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
12/05/2024 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
01/24/2025 
H - Introduced HB319
HCO435 - Protecting Farmers, Sportsmen's Clubs, Private Land & Property
Sponsor: Rep. Stephenie Scialabba (R)
Summary: Constitutional amendment to Section 8 of the PA Constitution to expressly reference "land" as being protected from warrantless searches and seizures
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
12/09/2024 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
01/31/2025 
H - Introduced HB445
HCO437 - Open Fields Doctrine/Entry Statutes - Protecting Private Land from Warrantless Searches by Game Wardens
Sponsor: Rep. Stephenie Scialabba (R)
Summary: Prohibits the Game Commission from entering any private property when reasonable notice against trespass is posted by the landowner.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
12/09/2024 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
HCO562 - Reciprocal Agreements Regarding Hunting and Fishing Licenses for Military Personnel and Disabled Veterans
Sponsor: Rep. Chris Pielli (D)
Summary: Aims to amend Titles 30 (Fish) and 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to provide for reciprocal agreements with other states to allow certain veteran and military fishing and hunting licenses or permits to be recognized as resident licenses in any state participating in such agreements. 
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
12/12/2024 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
03/19/2025 
H - Introduced HB968
HCO599 - Improving Representation on the Game Commission’s Board
Sponsor: Rep. Joe Ciresi (D)
Summary: Removes Carbon and Monroe counties from the Ninth District, adds them to the Seventh District and lowers the number of commissioners needed to constitute a meeting quorum from six to a simple majority of five.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
12/13/2024 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
01/16/2025 
H - Introduced HB202
HCO717 - Reduced Hunting and Fishing License Fee for Law Enforcement
Sponsor: Rep. Jim Rigby (R)
Summary: Offers a reduced fee for hunting and fishing licenses for law enforcement, including Local Police Officers, State Troopers, and Correction Officers. 
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
12/19/2024 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
HCO778 - Repealing the Prohibition on Sunday Hunting
Sponsor: Rep. Mandy Steele (D)
Summary: Repeals the prohibition on Sunday hunting in state law and requires that at least one member of the Pennsylvania Game Commission have a background in agriculture.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
12/20/2024 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
03/07/2025 
H - Introduced HB851
HCO809 - Wildlife Rehabilitation Grant Program
Sponsor: Rep. Tarah Probst (D)
Summary: Aims to establish the Wildlife Rehabilitation Grant Program to provide wildlife rehabilitators with the opportunity to apply for a grant in an amount based on the number of wild animals under their care.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
12/23/2024 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
02/05/2025 
H - Introduced HB508
HCO980 - Elk License Transfer (Old HB1780 (Old HB1967))
Sponsor: Rep. Eric J. Weaknecht (R)
Summary: Amends Title 34 (Game) to allow holders of Pennsylvania Elk Hunting Licenses to transfer their licenses to other eligible hunters.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
01/10/2025 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
HCO1285 - Protecting Hunters from Extrajudicial Penalties
Sponsor: Rep. Brett R. Miller (R)
Summary: Transfers the authority to deny, revoke, or suspend hunting licenses from the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) to the courts. 
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
01/27/2025 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
HCO1419 - Co-Sponsorship: Prohibiting Wildlife Trafficking in Pennsylvania
Sponsor: Rep. Leanne Krueger (D)
Summary: Prohibits the purchase, sale, offer for sale, or possession with the intent to sell covered at-risk animal parts or products with certain exceptions. 
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
02/03/2025 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
03/20/2025 
H - Introduced HB994
HCO1585 - Legislation To Make The Stealing of Trail Cameras & Devices Used To Visually Record Wildlife A Specific Crime Within the Game Code
Sponsor: Rep. Joe Emrick (R)
Summary: Provides for a new crime within the Game Code for stealing of trail cameras and devices used to visually record wildlife.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
02/18/2025 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
02/27/2025 
H - Introduced HB800
HCO1610 - Resident Hunting License Fee for Non-Residents Who Pay Real Estate Taxes in Pennsylvania
Sponsor: Rep. David M. Maloney (R)
Summary: Allows non-resident individuals who pay taxes on private real estate property in Pennsylvania to receive a hunting license at the resident rate.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
02/19/2025 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
HCO1611 - Remove the Current Antler Restrictions for Senior Hunters
Sponsor: Rep. David M. Maloney (R)
Summary: Removes the current antler restrictions for senior hunters, placing their restrictions in line with those afforded to junior hunters, mentored youth, disabled hunters, and resident active-duty United States Armed Services personnel.  
Position: Oppose
Bill History:
02/19/2025 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
02/27/2025 
H - Introduced HB741
HCO1613 - Free hunting licenses for disabled veterans
Sponsor: Rep. Patrick J. Harkins (D)
Summary: Expands the list of free hunting licenses available to disabled veterans to include antlerless deer, bear, archery, muzzle loader, migratory game bird, elk, and special wild turkey licenses.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
02/19/2025 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
03/10/2025 
H - Introduced HB866
HCO1907 - Trapping in State Parks
Sponsor: Rep. Joshua D. Kail (R)
Summary: Prohibits the trapping of furbearers within the boundaries of state parks. 
Position: Oppose
Bill History:
03/24/2025 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
HCO1909 - Studying the Salary and Benefits of Conservation Officers
Sponsor: Rep. Jim Haddock (D)
Summary: Resolution directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study on the salaries and benefits of conservation officers in Pennsylvania compared to conservation officers in neighboring states.  
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
03/24/2025 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
HCO1935 - Sportsmen Voter Registration Act
Sponsor: Rep. David H. Rowe (R)
Summary: Aims to ensure the availability of voter registration applications any time that a hunting or fishing license is applied for.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
03/25/2025 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
SB67 - An Act 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.
Sponsor: Sen. Daniel Laughlin (R)
Summary: (PN 312) Amends Title 34 (Game), 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. Requires the governor to ensure that at least one member of the commission represents the interest of agricultural commodities that pertain to normal agricultural operations and wildlife. Defines “agricultural commodity” and “normal agricultural operation.” Mandates the commission to establish a self-reporting system that allows a person assigned to remove deer for crop damage purposes to report each harvest to an officer of the commission via a toll-free telephone number, online application or publicly accessible Internet website. Adds the failure to obtain written permission to hunt on a Sunday as a violation and makes it a summary offense of the third degree. Adds an exception under unlawful devices and methods to include natural deer urine for the purposes of taking, attempting to take, attracting or scouting wildlife. Adds to the list of actions that constitute trespassing. Revises penalties. Makes editorial and technical adjustments throughout the act. Effective in 60 days.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
03/03/2025 
S - Introduced
03/03/2025 
S - Referred to - Senate Game and Fisheries
SB303 - An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in hunting and furtaking, further providing for unlawful devices and methods and for restrictions on recreational spotlighting; in special licenses and permits, providing for game or wildlife recovery permits; and imposing penalties.
Sponsor: Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R)
Summary: (PN 237) Amends Title 34 (Game), in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in hunting and furtaking, further providing for unlawful devices and methods and for restrictions on recreational spotlighting; in special licenses and permits, providing Subchapter E for game or wildlife recovery permits; and imposing penalties. Provides definitions. Permits the use of a small unmanned aircraft system if the operator has been issued a wildlife recovery permit granted by the commission and the small unmanned aircraft system is used solely by the permittee for the recovery of harvested wildlife when no firearm or implement of taking is possessed by any participant involved in the recovery. Stipulates that it is not to be construed to authorize the hunting of any live game or wildlife observed or located through the use of an unmanned aircraft system if a period of less than 24 hours has elapsed since the most recent observation or location event through the use of a small unmanned aircraft. Revises exceptions to restrictions on recreational spotlighting to include unmanned aircraft. Establishes the purpose of game or wildlife recovery permits. Provides definitions. Requires application process. Lists required contents of the application. Mandates that the fee for a game or wildlife recovery permit is $100 for residents and nonresidents when used for commercial game or wildlife recovery activity and $5 for individuals utilizing a small unmanned aircraft system for personal game or wildlife recovery activity. Establishes permitting requirements and conditions. Provides stipulations for the operation of small unmanned aircraft systems. Requires maintenance and inspection of field records. Lists required form contents. Requires field reports to be submitted to the commission annually. Stipulates that a violation of this subchapter shall be prosecuted in accordance with section 2908 (relating to violations). Allows the director to deny, revoke or suspend a game or wildlife recovery permit of a permittee for a violation by the permittee or any subpermittee, upon written notice to the permittee. Effective in 60 days.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
02/25/2025 
S - Introduced
02/25/2025 
S - Referred to - Senate Game and Fisheries
SB391 - An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in game or wildlife protection, further providing for regulations.
Sponsor: Sen. Lisa M. Boscola (D)
Summary: (PN 337) Amends Title 34 (Game), in game or wildlife protection, further providing for regulations. Requires the regular deer hunting season to open on the first Monday following Thanksgiving. Effective in 60 days.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
03/06/2025 
S - Introduced
03/06/2025 
S - Referred to - Senate Game and Fisheries
SB423 - An Act amending Titles 30 (Fish) and 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in fishing licenses, providing for volunteer firefighters, volunteer special fire police officers and volunteer emergency medical service technicians; and, in hunting and furtaking licenses, further providing for resident license and fee exemptions and for license costs and fees.
Sponsor: Sen. Michele Brooks (R)
Summary: (PN 360) Amends Titles 30 (Fish) and 34 (Game), in fishing licenses, providing for volunteer firefighters, volunteer special fire police officers and volunteer emergency medical service technicians; and, in hunting and furtaking licenses, further providing for resident license and fee exemptions and for license costs and fees. Provides for an annual resident fishing license at a cost of $1 issued by the commission or a county treasurer to any person eligible for the license who provides documentation that for at least the previous 12 months the person has been a volunteer firefighter, volunteer special fire police officer or volunteer emergency medical service technician in good standing in the state. Allows the commission to promulgate regulations to implement this section. Effective in 60 days.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
03/10/2025 
S - Introduced
03/10/2025 
S - Referred to - Senate Game and Fisheries
SB469 - An Act amending Titles 30 (Fish) and 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in fishing licenses, providing for law enforcement; and, in hunting and furtaking licenses, further providing for resident license and fee exemptions and for license costs and fees.
Sponsor: Sen. Wayne Langerholc (R)
Summary: (PN 423) Amends Titles 30 (Fish) and 34 (Game), in fishing licenses, providing for law enforcement; and, in hunting and furtaking licenses, further providing for resident license and fee exemptions and for license costs and fees. Establishes a $1 fishing license fee issued to any person eligible for the license under section 2701 (relating to resident fishing licenses) who provides that the person is employed as an officer in the state. Allows the commission to promulgate regulations to implement this section. Adds definitions. Provides that law enforcement hunting licenses are issued to any person otherwise eligible for a resident hunting license in the state who provides documentation that the person is employed as an officer in the state. Adds further definitions. Provides for a $1 law enforcement hunting license fee. Effective in 60 days.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
03/18/2025 
S - Introduced
03/18/2025 
S - Referred to - Senate Game and Fisheries
SB517 - An Act 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 report to commission officer and for surrender of carcass to commission officer; in hunting and furtaking, further providing for trespass on private property while hunting; and, in special licenses and permits, providing for agriculture access permit list.
Sponsor: Sen. Greg Rothman (R)
Summary: (PN 480) Amends Title 34 (Game), in Pennsylvania Game Commission, further providing for organization of commission; in game or wildlife protection, further providing for report to commission officer and for surrender of carcass to commission officer; in hunting and furtaking, further providing for trespass on private property while hunting; and, in special licenses and permits, providing for agriculture access permit list. Adds that the governor must ensure that at least one member appointed to the commission represents the interest of agricultural commodities that pertain to normal agricultural operations and wildlife. Adds definitions for agricultural commodity and normal agricultural operation. Extends the reporting content requirements to include the location of the carcass and requires the commission to establish a self-reporting system that allows a person assigned to remove deer for crop damage to report each harvest to an officer of the commission via a toll-free number, online application or website. Allows a person to surrender a carcass to a processor for final disposition and defines processor. Extends language under trespassing to include entering or remaining on any land of another without authorization to do so, when the land is fenced or enclosed or subject to subsection (b), enters or remains on any land of another without authorization to do so when notice against trespass is given. Excludes counties of the first and second class from subsection (a)(4). Adjusts the grading of the offense for a person who violate subsection (a) (1), (3) or (4) to a summary offence of the second degree that may result in forfeiture of the privilege to hund or take game or wildlife anywhere in the state for a period of up to one year. Adds that a person who violates subsection (a) (2) will forfeit the privilege to hunt or take game or wildlife anywhere in the state for three years and for any subsequent violations, the forfeiture period is increased to five years. Requires the commission to develop and implement a program to connect landowners experiencing wildlife-related damage with qualified hunters who are available to assist in wildlife population control and outlines the program content requirements. Effective in 60 days.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
03/25/2025 
S - Introduced
03/25/2025 
S - Referred to - Senate Game and Fisheries
SB518 - An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in game or wildlife protection, further providing for unlawful activities and for killing game or wildlife to protect person; and, in hunting and furtaking, further providing for investigation and seizure of game or wildlife.
Sponsor: Sen. Greg Rothman (R)
Summary: (PN 481) Amends Title 34 (Game), in game or wildlife protection, further providing for unlawful activities and for killing game or wildlife to protect person; and, in hunting and furtaking, further providing for investigation and seizure of game or wildlife. Repeals language regarding the refusal to answer any pertinent question related to the killing or wounding of any game or wildlife killed or wounded, or the disposition of the entire carcass or any part thereof under § 2126 regarding unlawful activities, under §2141 related to killing game or wildlife to protect person and under §2313 related to investigation and seizure of fame or wildlife. Effective in 60 days.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
03/25/2025 
S - Introduced
03/25/2025 
S - Referred to - Senate Game and Fisheries
03/28/2025 
S - Meeting Scheduled - 04/01/2025, 12:00 PM - Voting Meeting (Senate Game and Fisheries), Room 461, Main Capitol
04/01/2025 
S - Voted Favorably From Committee - Senate Game and Fisheries
04/01/2025 
S - Reported as committed  - Senate Game and Fisheries
04/01/2025 
S - First consideration
04/02/2025 
S - Second consideration
SB520 - An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 30 (Fish), 34 (Game) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in wiretapping and electronic surveillance, further providing for definitions and repealing provisions relating to public access; in enforcement relating to fish, further providing for powers and duties of waterways conservation officers and deputies; in enforcement relating to game, further providing for powers and duties of enforcement officers; in recordings by law enforcement officers, further providing for definitions and for audio recording or video recording policies.
Sponsor: Sen. Lisa Baker (R)
Summary: (PN 489) Amends Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 30 (Fish), 34 (Game) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure), in wiretapping and electronic surveillance, further providing for definitions and repealing provisions relating to public access; in enforcement relating to fish, further providing for powers and duties of waterways conservation officers and deputies; in enforcement relating to game, further providing for powers and duties of enforcement officers; in recordings by law enforcement officers, further providing for definitions and for audio recording or video recording policies. Redefines “oral communication” and the meaning of “law enforcement officer” in section 5702 of Title 18 and “law enforcement officer” in section 67A01 of Title 42. Authorizes deputy law enforcement officers with the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission (PFBC), deputy law enforcement officers with the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) and Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) rangers and State Park Officers to wear body cameras. Effective in 60 days.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
03/26/2025 
S - Introduced
03/26/2025 
S - Referred to - Senate Judiciary
03/31/2025 
S - Meeting Scheduled - 04/01/2025 - Voting Meeting (Senate Judiciary), Rules Committee Conference Room
04/01/2025 
S - Voted Favorably From Committee  - Senate Judiciary
04/01/2025 
S - Reported as committed - Senate Judiciary
04/01/2025 
S - First consideration
04/02/2025 
S - Second consideration
04/02/2025 
S - Re-referred to - Senate Appropriations
SB533 - An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in hunting and furtaking licenses, further providing for license requirements; and, in special licenses and permits, further providing for regulated hunting grounds permits.
Sponsor: Sen. Devlin J. Robinson (R)
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
04/02/2025 
S - Introduced
04/02/2025 
S - Referred to - Senate Game and Fisheries
SCO22 - Changing Opening Day of PA Deer Rifle Season
Sponsor: Sen. Lisa M. Boscola (D)
Summary: Considers permanently moving the opening day of Pennsylvania Deer Rifle Season back to the Monday after Thanksgiving.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
12/02/2024 
S - Cosponsor memo filed
03/07/2025 
S - Introduced SB391
SCO257 - Pay Scale for PA Game Commission Officers
Sponsor: Sen. Carolyn T. Comitta (D)
Summary: Compensates officers of the Pennsylvania Game Commission on the same pay scale as Pennsylvania State Police Officers. 
Position: Support
Bill History:
12/05/2024 
S - Cosponsor memo filed
SCO355 - The use of drones in recovering downed game
Sponsor: Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R)
Summary: Makes the use of electronic aids like drones lawful for game recovery.  
Position: Oppose
Bill History:
12/11/2024 
S - Cosponsor memo filed
02/27/2025 
S - Introduced SB303
SCO528 - Reducing Hunting and Fishing License Fees for Law Enforcement
Sponsor: Sen. Wayne Langerholc (R)
Summary: Offers reduced fees for hunting and fishing licenses to law enforcement officers, including local police, state troopers, and corrections officers. 
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
01/08/2025 
S - Cosponsor memo filed
03/18/2025 
S - Introduced SB469
SCO566 - Reduced Hunting and Fishing License Fees for Volunteer Firefighters, EMS Technicians and Special Fire Police
Sponsor: Sen. Michele Brooks (R)
Summary: Offers a reduced fee for hunting and fishing licenses for volunteer firefighters, volunteer emergency medical service technicians, and volunteer special fire police officers.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
01/09/2025 
S - Cosponsor memo filed
03/10/2025 
S - Introduced SB423
SCO825 - Aligning PA Game Code With the 5th Amendment
Sponsor: Sen. Greg Rothman (R)
Summary: Aims to correct a legislative error which in turn will allow residents to refuse to answer questions from representatives of the Game Commission.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
03/04/2025 
S - Cosponsor memo filed
03/26/2025 
S - Introduced SB518
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