HB800

In hunting and furtaking, further providing for interference with lawful taking of wildlife or other activities permitted by this title prohibited.

Introduced·3/3/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB800 amends hunting and furtaking laws to prohibit interference with lawful wildlife taking.

Pennsylvania HB800 amends Title 34 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to strengthen protections against interference with lawful wildlife taking. The bill specifies that individuals who intentionally or knowingly drive or disturb wildlife, block or harass others, use stimuli to affect wildlife behavior, create barriers, or affect property used for wildlife activities violate the law. Penalties include summary offenses and a one-year ban on hunting or trapping in the state. The act takes effect 60 days after enactment.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
6
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House Game And Fisheries: Report Bill As Committed

26 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

May 13, 2025

9:00 AM

Game And Fisheries (h) Hearing

History

May 13, 2025

House

Reported as committed

May 13, 2025

House

First consideration

May 13, 2025

House

Laid on the table