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PA SB517
Bill
Status
3/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Greg Rothman
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AI Summary
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Requires the Governor to appoint at least one Pennsylvania Game Commission member who represents agricultural commodity interests related to normal agricultural operations and wildlife
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Mandates the Game Commission establish a self-reporting system (toll-free number, online application, or website) for persons removing deer for crop damage to report harvests within 24 hours, including carcass location
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Recognizes purple paint marks on trees or posts as valid notice against trespassing while hunting, except in first and second class counties (Philadelphia and Allegheny)
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Increases hunting trespass penalties: upgrades basic violations from third-degree to second-degree summary offense with up to one-year hunting privilege forfeiture; defying direct orders results in three-year forfeiture; repeat violations within seven years result in five-year forfeiture (increased from one year)
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Requires the Game Commission by January 1, 2026 to implement an Agriculture Access Permit program connecting landowners experiencing wildlife damage with qualified hunters through a matching database based on geographic proximity and need
Legislative Description
In Pennsylvania Game Commission, further providing for organization of commission; in game or wildlife protection, further providing for report to commission officer and for surrender of carcass to commission officer; in hunting and furtaking, further providing for trespass on private property while hunting; and, in special licenses and permits, providing for agriculture access permit list.
Last Action
Re-referred to Appropriations
6/25/2025