HB 24402025–2026
bill
2025–2026 Regular Session · House of Representatives bill
HB 2440
An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in hunting and furtaking, further providing for the offense of unlawful devices and methods.
Out of committee Last action May 6, 2026: Laid on the table
Official bill page and text: palegis.us
Sponsors 3
- Prime sponsor
- Thomas Mehaffie
- Cosponsors (2)
- Anita Kulik, Ed Neilson
Status
Out of committee as of May 6, 2026. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.
Roll-call votes 2
May 6, 2026House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Game & Fisheries): Adopt Amendment A03179Failed11–15
yes (11) Andrew Kuzma, Brian Smith, Bud Cook, Chad Reichard, David Maloney, Jacob Banta, Jeff Olsommer, Joe Kerwin, Marc Anderson, Parke Wentling, Shelby Labs
no (15) Anita Kulik, Carol Kazeem, Dan Goughnour, Eric Davanzo, Jacklyn Rusnock, Jim Haddock, John Inglis Iii, Joseph Hohenstein, Keith Harris, Mandy Steele, Nancy Guenst, Nathan Davidson, Regina G. Young, Robert Merski, Sean Dougherty
May 6, 2026House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Game & Fisheries): Report Bill As CommittedPassed17–9
yes (17) Anita Kulik, Carol Kazeem, Dan Goughnour, Eric Davanzo, Jacklyn Rusnock, Jim Haddock, Joe Kerwin, John Inglis Iii, Joseph Hohenstein, Keith Harris, Mandy Steele, Nancy Guenst, Nathan Davidson, Regina G. Young, Robert Merski, Sean Dougherty, Shelby Labs
no (9) Andrew Kuzma, Brian Smith, Bud Cook, Chad Reichard, David Maloney, Jacob Banta, Jeff Olsommer, Marc Anderson, Parke Wentling
Timeline 4
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 | House | Laid on the table |
| May 6, 2026 | House | First consideration |
| May 6, 2026 | House | Reported as committed |
| April 27, 2026 | House | Referred to Game & Fisheries |
Data: Open States (API v3; public data, attribution appreciated), updated November 5, 2026. Official record: palegis.us. Bill pages link to the official text, not copied.