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PA HB159
Bill
Status
1/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Abby Major
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AI Summary
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Upgrades violations for nonnative injurious fish transport, sale, importation, or release from a third-degree misdemeanor to a first-degree misdemeanor when committed negligently or intentionally
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Creates a new first-degree misdemeanor penalty for negligent or intentional violations involving endangered or threatened species importation (previously second-degree misdemeanor for all such violations)
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Retains existing third-degree misdemeanor as baseline penalty for nonnative fish violations and second-degree misdemeanor for non-negligent endangered species violations
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Each bird, egg, or animal involved in a violation counts as a separate offense under the game/wildlife provisions
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Takes effect 60 days after enactment
Legislative Description
In protection of property and waters, further providing for restrictions on transport, sale, importation or release of nonnative injurious fish; and, in game or wildlife protection, further providing for unlawful importation of game or wildlife.
Last Action
Laid on the table
3/24/2025