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HB2365

In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in Pennsylvania Game Commission, further providing for junior hunter projects; in hunting and furtaking, further providing for prima facie evidence of hunting and repealing provisions relating to trapping exception for certain persons; in hunting and furtaking licenses, further providing for license requirements, for eligibility for license and for unlawful acts concerning licenses; and, in special licenses and permits, further providing for permit fees.

Chamber Passed·6/2/26

Pennsylvania HB2365 amends hunting and furtaking laws, including definitions, license requirements, and penalties for unlawful acts.

Pennsylvania HB2365 amends Title 34 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, affecting definitions, junior hunter projects, hunting and furtaking, and licenses. It updates definitions for terms like "accompany" and "furtaking." The bill mandates hunter education courses for license applicants, with exceptions for military service and prior licenses. It establishes free hunting days for junior hunters and outlines specific projects.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 23–14 · Jun 2
Current
Game & Fisheries Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

105 Yea

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96 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 14

9:00 AM

Game & Fisheries (h) Hearing

History

Jun 5

Senate

Referred to Game & Fisheries

Jun 2

House

Re-reported as committed

Jun 2

House

Third consideration and final passage (105-96)