SB 5172025–2026
bill
2025–2026 Regular Session · State Senate bill
SB 517
An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, 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.
In committee Last action June 25, 2025: Re-referred to Appropriations
Official bill page and text: palegis.us
Sponsors 5
- Prime sponsor
- Greg Rothman
- Cosponsors (4)
- Elder Vogel, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Tracy Pennycuick, Wayne Fontana
Status
In committee as of June 25, 2025. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.
Roll-call votes 1
June 24, 2025State SenateCommittee vote (Game & Fisheries): Reported as CommittedPassed10–1
yes (10) Cris Dush, Daniel Laughlin, Greg Rothman, James Malone, Jarrett Coleman, Joe Picozzi, Judith Schwank, Kim Ward, Lisa Boscola, Scott Hutchinson
no (1) Lindsey Williams
Timeline 5
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| June 25, 2025 | Senate | Re-referred to Appropriations |
| June 25, 2025 | Senate | Second consideration |
| June 24, 2025 | Senate | First consideration |
| June 24, 2025 | Senate | Reported as committed |
| March 25, 2025 | Senate | 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.