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PA HB1950

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/18/2026

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Mehaffie

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Title 34 (Game) Section 2308 to expand exceptions for semiautomatic weapons used in hunting
  • Semiautomatic rifles remain permitted for hunting game under Pennsylvania Game Commission regulations
  • Authorizes the Game Commission to allow semiautomatic and magazine shotguns without the two-shell capacity plug restriction during snow goose conservation season
  • Requires the Commission to publish notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin when authorizing expanded shotgun capacity for snow goose hunting
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

In hunting and furtaking, further providing for unlawful devices and methods.

Last Action

Laid on the table

3/25/2026

Committee Referrals

Game & Fisheries3/18/2026

Full Bill Text

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