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PA SB1023
Bill
Status
10/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Daniel Laughlin
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AI Summary
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Amends Title 34 (Game) to allow the Pennsylvania Game Commission to approve exceptions to the prohibition on using salt, bait, or food to attract game or wildlife on lands
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Creates a new exception permitting licensed hunters to use bait to attract deer for removal in commission-designated areas, including for purposes of addressing wildlife disease transmission or habitat degradation
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Authorizes the Game Commission to issue special permits allowing disabled person permit holders to hunt deer using artificial or natural bait on private land
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Prohibits non-disabled hunters from hunting within 200 yards of a baited location used under a disabled person's bait permit, with the restriction lasting while bait is present and for 30 days after removal
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Requires disabled hunters using bait to possess both a valid bait permit and express written permission from the landowner; the act takes effect in 60 days
Legislative Description
In game or wildlife protection, further providing for unlawful activities; in hunting and furtaking, further providing for unlawful devices and methods; and, in special licenses and permits, further providing for disabled person permits.
Last Action
Referred to Game & Fisheries
10/3/2025