Pennsylvania HB2717: An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in hunting and furtaking licenses, further providing for unlawful acts concerning licenses.

What the bill says

Amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in hunting and furtaking licenses, further providing for unlawful acts concerning licenses.

From the introduced text, July 27, 2026:

Amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in hunting and furtaking licenses, further providing for unlawful acts concerning licenses. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Section 2711(a) heading and (1) of Title 34 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes are amended to read: § 2711. Unlawful acts concerning licenses. (a) [General rule] Prohibitions.--Except as otherwise provided in this title, it is unlawful for any person to: (1) Hunt or take any game or wildlife by any means or manner or device, including the use of dogs, without first securing and personally signing the required license. [The required license must be carried on person when hunting, furtaking or taking any game or wildlife within this Commonwealth.] * * * Section 2. This act shall take effect in 60 days.

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Sponsors

• Jack Rader (R, 176) · primary sponsor
• Liz Hanbidge (D, HD-061)
• Robert KAUFFMAN (R, 089)
• Jill Cooper (R, 55)

Latest actions

1. July 27, 2026: Referred to GAME AND FISHERIES, July 27, 2026

Common questions

What is HB2717?

HB2717 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 licenses, further providing for unlawful acts concerning licenses.

What does HB2717 do?

In its own words: Amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in hunting and furtaking licenses, further providing for unlawful acts concerning licenses.

What is the status of HB2717?

In committee as of July 27, 2026. Latest action: Referred to GAME AND FISHERIES, July 27, 2026 (July 27, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2717?

Jack Rader (R, 176), with 3 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2717?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2717