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PA HB866

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/11/2025

Primary Sponsor

Patrick Harkins

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands free hunting license eligibility for Pennsylvania resident disabled veterans who lost one or more limbs in war/armed conflict or are 100% disabled as certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

  • Current law provides only free regular hunting or furtaking licenses; the bill adds 10 additional license/permit types at no cost

  • New free licenses include: regular hunting, regular furtaking, antlerless deer, bear, archery, muzzleloader, migratory game bird, elk, special wild turkey, and pheasant permits

  • Veterans must apply through the Pennsylvania Game Commission or county treasurer and meet all other qualifications under Title 34

  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In hunting and furtaking licenses, further providing for resident license and fee exemptions.

Last Action

Referred to Game & Fisheries

3/11/2025

Committee Referrals

Game & Fisheries3/11/2025

Full Bill Text

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