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PA SB518
Bill
Status
6/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Greg Rothman
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AI Summary
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Requires the Governor to ensure at least one Pennsylvania Game Commission member represents agricultural commodity interests related to normal agricultural operations and wildlife
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Expands kill reporting requirements to include the location of each carcass and mandates the Commission establish a self-reporting system via toll-free phone, online application, or website for deer removed for crop damage purposes
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Allows carcasses to be delivered to a Commission-specified processor for final disposition as an alternative to surrendering them to a Commission officer
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Removes requirements that persons answer "without evasion" pertinent questions from Commission officers regarding wildlife kills, including during investigations, self-defense kills, and vehicle transport stops
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Takes effect 60 days after enactment
Legislative Description
In Pennsylvania Game Commission, further providing for organization of commission; in game or wildlife protection, further providing for report to commission officer, for surrender of carcass to commission officer, for unlawful activities and for killing game or wildlife to protect person; and, in hunting and furtaking, further providing for investigation and seizure of game or wildlife.
Last Action
Act No. 26 of 2025
6/30/2025