SB518

In Pennsylvania Game Commission, further providing for organization of commission; in game or wildlife protection, further providing for report to commission officer, for surrender of carcass to commission officer, for unlawful activities and for killing game or wildlife to protect person; and, in hunting and furtaking, further providing for investigation and seizure of game or wildlife.

Complete·6/30/25

Pennsylvania SB518 amends game and wildlife protection laws to mandate reporting and investigation procedures.

Pennsylvania SB518 amends Title 34 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to enhance game and wildlife protection. It mandates that individuals who kill game or wildlife must report the incident to a commission officer within 24 hours and ensure the carcass is kept intact at the site of the incident. Additionally, it requires individuals to answer questions without evasion during an investigation. The bill also makes it unlawful to refuse to answer questions related to the killing or wounding of game or wildlife or the disposition of the carcass.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

17 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jun 26, 2025

12:00 AM

Rules & Executive Nominations (s) Hearing

Jun 3, 2025

9:00 AM

Game & Fisheries (h) Hearing

History

Jun 30, 2025

House

Signed in House

Jun 30, 2025

Senate

Presented to the Governor

Jun 30, 2025

Senate

Approved by the Governor