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PA SB1020

Bill

Status

Engrossed

11/18/2025

Primary Sponsor

Chris Gebhard

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands hunting and furtaking license exemptions for disabled veterans to include disabilities incurred during "other periods of military service" beyond war or armed conflict

  • Defines "other period of military service" as training exercises, noncombat military operations, peacetime service activities, and other hazardous duty not classified as armed conflict

  • Veterans with 100% disability or loss/loss of use of limbs qualify for free hunting or furtaking licenses; veterans with 60-99% disability ratings qualify for $1 licenses

  • Disability must be certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

  • 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

11/19/2025

Committee Referrals

Game & Fisheries11/19/2025
Appropriations10/29/2025
Game & Fisheries9/26/2025

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