SB517

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.

Introduced·3/25/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania SB517 amends game commission organization, reporting requirements, trespass penalties, and establishes an agriculture access permit list.

Pennsylvania SB517 amends the Pennsylvania Game Commission's organization by ensuring at least one member represents agricultural interests. It mandates hunters report kills within 24 hours and submit carcasses to commission officers. The bill modifies trespass penalties for hunting or furtaking on private property and establishes a program connecting landowners with qualified hunters to mitigate wildlife-related damage. Effective January 1, 2026, the commission must implement this agriculture access permit list.

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Where it stands

Current
Appropriations Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Game And Fisheries: Reported as Committed

10 Yea

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1 Nay

D

Calendar

Jun 24, 2025

9:00 AM

Game & Fisheries (s) Hearing

History

Jun 25, 2025

Senate

Second consideration

Jun 25, 2025

Senate

Re-referred to Appropriations

Jun 24, 2025

Senate

Reported as committed