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PA HB1353

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/30/2025

Primary Sponsor

Stephenie Scialabba

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Restricts Pennsylvania Game Commission officers from entering private land where no-trespassing notice has been given through direct communication from the landowner, posted signs, fencing, or purple paint marks on trees/posts

  • Purple paint marks must be vertical lines at least 8 inches long and 1 inch wide, placed 3-5 feet from the ground, readily visible, and no more than 100 feet apart along the property line

  • Removes Game Commission officers' authority to enter "posted or otherwise" marked property, eliminating their previous blanket access to all outdoor areas

  • Eliminates the power of enforcement officers to conduct administrative inspections of hunters' licenses, firearms, ammunition, game bags, vehicles, and containers at hunting locations

  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In Pennsylvania Game Commission, further providing for Game Commission officers and employees; and, in enforcement, further providing for powers and duties of enforcement officers.

Last Action

Referred to Game & Fisheries

4/30/2025

Committee Referrals

Game & Fisheries4/30/2025

Full Bill Text

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