HB 2741: An Act amending the act of November 21, 1990 (P.L.539, No.133), known as the Cave Protection Act, further providing for penalties.
HB 2741 status: Referred — Referred to Judiciary (updated Aug 18, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialThis bill proposes changing the punishments for people who break the rules regarding caves. It is currently being debated in the House of Representatives.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- Potential for stronger deterrence of cave vandalism
- Updated oversight of cave-related activities
Risks
- Severity of proposed penalties remains unclear
Economy
Benefits
- No direct economic benefit identified
Risks
- No direct economic risk identified
Society
Benefits
- No direct social benefit identified
Risks
- No direct social risk identified
How trustworthy & consequential it is
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OpenStates
Confidence
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Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Changes to existing criminal penalties for cave protection are not detailed
Analysis based solely on bill abstract
Where it stands
Introduced
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CurrentReferred to Judiciary
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