Pennsylvania legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Pennsylvania HR523: A Resolution designating the Monday after Thanksgiving as "Pennsylvania Sportsmen's Day" in Pennsylvania.
Status: In committee, May 13, 2026
What the bill says
A resolution Designating the Monday after Thanksgiving as "Pennsylvania Sportsmen's Day" in Pennsylvania.
From the introduced text, May 13, 2026:
A RESOLUTION Designating the Monday after Thanksgiving as "Pennsylvania Sportsmen's Day" in Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, Pennsylvania sportsmen, including hunters, anglers, boaters and trappers, have long contributed to this Commonwealth's outdoor heritage, conservation ethic and way of life; and WHEREAS, The Commonwealth's hunting, fishing and boating programs administered through the Pennsylvania Game Commission and the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission receive no State General Fund tax revenue, but are supported by Pennsylvania hunters, anglers, boaters and trappers through licenses, permits, registrations, fees and related Federal excise tax revenues; and WHEREAS, These user-based dollars support wildlife and fisheries management, habitat conservation, public access, education, enforcement and sporting traditions; and WHEREAS, Hunting, fishing, boating and trapping are traditions shared among families, neighbors, friends and generations of Pennsylvanians; and WHEREAS, Generations of hunters have learned safety, patience, responsibility, respect for wildlife and respect for private and public lands while hunting alongside parents, grandparents, relatives, mentors and friends; and WHEREAS, The future of hunting depends upon families, mentors and hunting groups passing along knowledge, ethics of responsible conservation, skills and traditions to younger generations; and WHEREAS, For many Pennsylvanians, gathering at deer camp before the opening of firearms deer season is a cherished tradition rooted in family, fellowship, storytelling, preparation and shared respect for the outdoors; and WHEREAS, The opening of firearms deer season, historically observed …
Sponsors
- MALONEY SR., DAVID M. (R, 130) · primary sponsor
- Marc Anderson (R, 92)
- Jacob Banta (R, 4)
- Donald Cook (R, 50)
- Keith Greiner (R, 43)
- Robert KAUFFMAN (R, 089)
- Tina Pickett (R, 110)
- Brenda Pugh (R, 120)
- Brian Smith (R, 66)
- Craig Staats (R, 145)
- Jill Cooper (R, 55)
- Mark Gillen (R, 128)
Latest actions
- : Referred to GAME AND FISHERIES, May 13, 2026
Subjects: GAME AND FISHERIES
Common questions
- What is HR523?
- HR523 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution designating the Monday after Thanksgiving as "Pennsylvania Sportsmen's Day" in Pennsylvania.
- What does HR523 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Designating the Monday after Thanksgiving as "Pennsylvania Sportsmen's Day" in Pennsylvania.
- What is the status of HR523?
- In committee as of May 13, 2026. Latest action: Referred to GAME AND FISHERIES, May 13, 2026 (May 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR523?
- MALONEY SR., DAVID M. (R, 130), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR523?
- On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr523
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