Pennsylvania legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Pennsylvania HB2440: 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.
Status: In committee, May 6, 2026
What the bill says
Amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in hunting and furtaking, further providing for the offense of unlawful devices and methods.
From the introduced text, April 27, 2026:
Amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in hunting and furtaking, further providing for the offense of unlawful devices and methods. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Section 2308(b)(2) of Title 34 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes is amended by adding a subparagraph to read: § 2308. Unlawful devices and methods. * * * (b) Exceptions.--The provisions of subsection (a) shall not apply to: * * * (2) * * * (iv) Any licensed hunter, while on private property in an area designated by the commission and using bait to attract deer for removal as provided by commission regulations: (A) to address wildlife disease transmission or habitat degradation or for any other purpose established by commission regulations; or (B) through a special permit issued in accordance with 58 Pa. Code Ch. 147 (relating to special permits). * * * Section 2. This act shall take effect in 60 days. 20260HB2440PN3284 - 2 -
Sponsors
- Mehaffie III, Thomas L. (R, 106) · primary sponsor
- Anita Kulik (D, 45)
- Ed Neilson (D, HD-174)
Latest actions
- : Laid on the table, May 6, 2026
- : First consideration, May 6, 2026
- : Reported as committed, May 6, 2026
- : Referred to GAME AND FISHERIES, April 27, 2026
Votes
- House Game & Fisheries: Report Bill As Committed (May 6, 2026): 17 yea, 9 nay, passed
- House Game & Fisheries: Adopt Amendment (May 6, 2026): 11 yea, 15 nay, failed
Subjects: GAME AND FISHERIES
Common questions
- What is HB2440?
- HB2440 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): 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.
- What does HB2440 do?
- In its own words: Amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in hunting and furtaking, further providing for the offense of unlawful devices and methods.
- What is the status of HB2440?
- In committee as of May 6, 2026. Latest action: Laid on the table, May 6, 2026 (May 6, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB2440?
- Mehaffie III, Thomas L. (R, 106), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB2440?
- On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2440
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