SB 1431: 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.
SB 1431 status: Referred — Referred to Game & Fisheries (updated Aug 11, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialThis bill updates Pennsylvania's hunting laws to change how the Game Commission manages its staff and to clarify exactly what powers and responsibilities game wardens have while on the job. The bill is currently being reviewed by the State Senate.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- clarifies enforcement duties
- improves agency management
Risks
- no direct environmental policy change identified
Economy
Benefits
- administrative efficiency
Risks
- no direct economic impact identified
Society
Benefits
- standardizes warden powers
Risks
- potential for expanded law enforcement authority
How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
OpenStates summary
exact scope of expanded warden enforcement powers is currently unknown
analysis based solely on summary abstract
Where it stands
Introduced
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CurrentReferred to Game & Fisheries
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