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HB 2671

An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in hunting and furtaking, further providing for unlawful devices and methods; and, in hunting and furtaking licenses, further providing for denial or revocation of licenses and for period of revocation.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Lisa Borowski and 12 co-sponsors

HB 2671 tightens prohibitions on unlawful hunting devices/methods and expands license denial/revocation criteria with specified revocation periods.

Referred to Game & Fisheries
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Bill Summary · HB 2671

Overview

HB 2671 (2025-2026) from Pennsylvania proposes amendments to Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes. The bill focuses on hunting and furtaking, specifically tightening provisions related to unlawful devices and methods, and revising the denial or revocation provisions for hunting and furtaking licenses, including the period of revocation. A group of legislators serves as sponsors, including co-sponsors from both parties.

Purpose and intent

  • Strengthen prohibitions on unlawful devices and methods used in hunting and furtaking.
  • Clarify and potentially expand grounds for denying or revoking hunting and furtaking licenses.
  • Establish or adjust timelines for license revocation periods.

Key provisions and changes (substantive)

  • Unlawful devices and methods (Title 34, Part on hunting and furtaking):
    • The bill adds or updates definitions and prohibitions related to devices used to harm wildlife or to facilitate unlawful hunting.
    • It may broaden the scope of prohibited devices or methods to close gaps in existing law and deter illegal hunting practices.
  • Denial or revocation of licenses (Title 34, Licenses – denial or revocation):
    • The bill revises criteria for denying or revoking hunting licenses based on violations of hunting laws, use of unlawful devices, or other related conduct.
    • It could introduce new grounds for license denial or revoke, or tighten existing standards.
  • Period of revocation (Title 34, Licenses – period of revocation):
    • The bill specifies the duration of license revocation for certain violations.
    • It may modify default revocation periods or provide more precise timelines for appeal or reinstatement.

(Note: The summary above reflects typical legislative patterns for this type of bill. For precise wording, amendments, and exact statutory changes, the bill text and committee analyses should be consulted.)

Who would be affected

  • Hunters and furtakers in Pennsylvania would be directly affected, particularly those implicated in violations involving unlawful devices or methods.
  • Individuals seeking or holding hunting licenses could face denials or revocations under the updated criteria.
  • Stakeholders in wildlife management, law enforcement, and sporting/conservation groups may be impacted by changes to enforcement and license discipline processes.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • The bill would proceed through the Pennsylvania General Assembly’s standard process: committee consideration, potential amendments, and floor votes in both chambers, followed by gubernatorial action.
  • If enacted, the changes would become effective on a specified effective date (noted in the final bill language). Until then, existing statutes remain in effect.
  • The bill may include transitional provisions to handle pending license actions or ongoing investigations.

Potential impacts and considerations

  • Increased deterrence: Tighter prohibitions and longer or clearer revocation periods could deter illegal hunting activities.
  • Enforcement considerations: Law enforcement and wildlife agencies may need updates to training, statutory interpretations, and administrative procedures to align with new provisions.
  • Public safety and wildlife protection: Stronger controls on unlawful devices/methods could enhance wildlife protection and safety for legal hunters.

Notes for readers

  • For exact language, definitions, and the precise changes to statute sections, consult the full text of HB 2671 and any committee reports or fiscal notes.
  • The list of sponsors includes a broad coalition of several co-sponsors, indicating bipartisan interest in addressing hunting-related violations.

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

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