HB1431

In game or wildlife protection, further providing for regulations 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 trespass on private property while hunting and repealing provisions relating to hunting on Sunday without written permission.

Complete·7/9/25

Pennsylvania HB1431 amends hunting regulations, including seasons, reporting requirements, and penalties for unlawful activities.

Pennsylvania HB1431 amends Title 34 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, affecting game and wildlife protection and hunting and furtaking regulations. It establishes a self-reporting system for deer removal for crop damage purposes and mandates reporting of game or wildlife kills to the commission. The bill sets hunting seasons and bag limits, with specific provisions for Sundays and private property. It also modifies penalties for unlawful activities and repeals certain provisions related to hunting on Sundays. The act takes effect in 60 days.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

142 Yea

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61 Nay

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Calendar

Jun 25, 2025

12:00 AM

Appropriations (s) Hearing

Jun 24, 2025

9:00 AM

Game & Fisheries (s) Hearing

History

Jul 9, 2025

House

Approved by the Governor

Jul 9, 2025

House

Act No. 36 of 2025

Jul 1, 2025

House

Presented to the Governor