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PA HB1588
Bill
Status
6/11/2025
Primary Sponsor
Brett Miller
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AI Summary
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Transfers authority to revoke, suspend, or deny hunting and furtaking licenses from the Pennsylvania Game Commission to magisterial district judges or courts with jurisdiction over game law violation cases
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Sets maximum license revocation periods: up to 3 years for first offenses and up to 5 years for second or subsequent offenses, as determined by the presiding judge
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Allows immediate license revocation when a person is charged (not yet convicted) with certain serious violations including hunting under the influence, safety zone violations, property damage, shooting at or injuring humans, and failing to render assistance after incidents
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Requires immediate restoration of hunting licenses and privileges if charges under the serious violation provisions are dropped, dismissed, or result in a not guilty verdict
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Takes effect 60 days after enactment and applies only to revocations occurring on or after the effective date
Legislative Description
In enforcement, further providing for revocation, suspension or denial of license, permit or registration; and, in hunting and furtaking licenses, further providing for denial or revocation of licenses and for period of revocation.
Last Action
Referred to Game & Fisheries
6/11/2025