Pennsylvania SB1431: An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Pennsylvania Game Commission, further providing for Game Commission officers and employees; and, in enforcement, further providing for powers and duties of enforcement officers.

What the bill says

Amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Pennsylvania Game Commission, further providing for Game Commission officers and employees; and, in enforcement, further providing for powers and duties of enforcement officers.

From the amended text, October 21, 2026:

Amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Pennsylvania Game Commission, further providing for Game Commission officers and employees; and, in enforcement, further providing for powers and duties of enforcement officers. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Section 303(c) of Title 34 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes is amended to read: § 303. Game Commission officers and employees. * * * [(c) Power and authority.--Every officer, employee or representative of the commission in the exercise of their powers and duties shall have the right and authority, with a valid warrant , to go upon or enter any property, posted or otherwise, outside of buildings.] (C) POWERS AND DUTIES.--AN OFFICER, EMPLOYEE OR REPRESENTATIVE OF THE COMMISSION MAY, IN THE EXERCISE OF THEIR POWERS AND DUTIES, ENTER UPON A PROPERTY, <-- <-- <-- OUTSIDE OF BUILDINGS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 8 OF ARTICLE I OF THE CONSTITUTION OF PENNSYLVANIA. Section 2. Section 901 901(A)(2) of Title 34 is amended by adding a subsection to read: § 901. Powers and duties of enforcement officers. * * * (b.2) Warrant requirement.--An officer shall obtain a valid warrant before entering any property, posted or otherwise. * * * (A) POWERS.--ANY OFFICER WHOSE DUTY IT IS TO ENFORCE THIS TITLE OR ANY OFFICER INVESTIGATING ANY ALLEGED …

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Sponsors

• Daniel Laughlin (R, 49) · primary sponsor
• Dawn Keefer (R, 31)
• Tracy Pennycuick (R, 24)
• Patrick Stefano (R, 32)
• Cris Dush (R, 25)

Latest actions

1. October 22, 2026: Act No. 115 of 2026, Oct. 22, 2026
2. October 22, 2026: Approved by the Governor, Oct. 22, 2026
3. October 22, 2026: Presented to the Governor, Oct. 22, 2026
4. October 22, 2026: Signed in House, Oct. 22, 2026
5. October 21, 2026: Signed in Senate, Oct. 21, 2026
6. October 21, 2026: (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ....), Oct. 21, 2026
7. October 21, 2026: Senate concurred in House amendments, Oct. 21, 2026 (50-0)
8. October 21, 2026: Re-reported on concurrence, as committed, Oct. 21, 2026
9. October 21, 2026: Referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, Oct. 21, 2026
10. October 21, 2026: In the Senate

Votes

• Senate Rules & Executive Nominations: Re-Reported as Committed (October 21, 2026): 17 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Floor: SB1431, RC 612 (October 21, 2026): 50 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Floor: SB1431, RC 1613 (October 21, 2026): 203 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Appropriations: Re-report Bill As Amended (October 21, 2026): 37 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Appropriations: Adopt Amendment (October 21, 2026): 37 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Floor: SB1431, RC 1561 (October 20, 2026): 100 yea, 103 nay, failed

Common questions

What is SB1431?

SB1431 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Pennsylvania Game Commission, further providing for Game Commission officers and employees; and, in enforcement, further providing for powers and duties of enforcement officers.

What does SB1431 do?

In its own words: Amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Pennsylvania Game Commission, further providing for Game Commission officers and employees; and, in enforcement, further providing for powers and duties of enforcement officers.

What is the status of SB1431?

Signed into law as of October 22, 2026. Latest action: Act No. 115 of 2026, Oct. 22, 2026 (October 22, 2026).

Who sponsored SB1431?

Daniel Laughlin (R, 49), with 4 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB1431?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb1431