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SB 1244

An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in game or wildlife protection, further providing for regulations.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Camera Bartolotta and 5 co-sponsors

SB 1244 modifies Pennsylvania wildlife protection regulations, but specific regulatory changes require detailed bill text review to assess conservation and stakeholder implications.

Referred to Game & Fisheries
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Bill Summary · SB 1244

Legislative bill overview

SB 1244 amends Pennsylvania's game and wildlife protection laws under Title 34 of the state's consolidated statutes. The bill's specific provisions are not detailed in the available information, but it is characterized as "further providing for regulations," suggesting it modifies existing regulatory frameworks governing hunting, fishing, or wildlife management.

Why is this important

Game and wildlife regulations directly affect hunting and fishing seasons, licensing requirements, species management, and conservation efforts across Pennsylvania. Changes to these rules impact both recreational hunters/anglers and commercial wildlife interests, while also determining resource allocation for environmental protection.

Potential points of contention

  • Regulatory scope unclear: Without knowing specific amendments, it's difficult to identify whether the bill strengthens or loosens existing protections, or shifts regulatory authority between state agencies and counties.
  • Stakeholder impacts: Hunting/fishing communities, conservation groups, landowners, and environmental advocates may have conflicting interests depending on which regulations are being modified.
  • Implementation costs: Changes to game management protocols or licensing systems could require administrative resources or create compliance burdens for permit holders.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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