Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee 5 R cosponsors

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.

Last action — Referred to GAME AND FISHERIES, Aug. 11, 2026

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced August 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 24% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    1 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (5 R).

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In plain language

This bill amends the powers and duties of game enforcement officers in Pennsylvania.

The bill updates laws regarding the Pennsylvania Game Commission, particularly focusing on the roles of enforcement officers. It aims to clarify their powers and responsibilities.

Summary

Strengthening Protections Against Warrantless Searches on Private Property in Pennsylvania.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred to GAME AND FISHERIES, Aug. 11, 2026

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 248 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (248)

248 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1431 do?
Strengthening Protections Against Warrantless Searches on Private Property in Pennsylvania.
Who sponsors SB 1431?
SB 1431 is sponsored by Daniel Laughlin (Republican), Dawn W. Keefer (Republican), Tracy Pennycuick (Republican), Patrick J. Stefano (Republican), and Cris Dush (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 1431?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced August 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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