HB994

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.

Chamber Passed·6/24/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB994 prohibits the purchase, sale, offer for sale, or possession with intent to sell parts or products from certain animals, with.

Pennsylvania HB994 amends Title 34 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to prohibit the purchase, sale, offer for sale, or possession with intent to sell parts or products from specified animals, including elephants, giraffes, and rhinos. Exceptions include activities authorized by federal law, law enforcement duties, and educational or scientific purposes by bona fide institutions. The bill imposes civil penalties for violations, with amounts varying based on the value of the animal parts or products and the number of offenses. The act takes effect six months after enactment.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 37–0 · Jun 24, 2025
Current
Game & Fisheries Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

127 Yea

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76 Nay

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Calendar

Jun 2, 2025

11:00 AM

Judiciary (h) Hearing

History

Jun 25, 2025

Senate

Referred to Game & Fisheries

Jun 24, 2025

House

Re-reported as committed

Jun 24, 2025

House

Third consideration and final passage (127-76)