Pennsylvania 2025-2026 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 & Fisheries

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    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

The bill amends the powers and duties of enforcement officers in the Pennsylvania Game Commission.

This bill updates the authority granted to enforcement officers within the Pennsylvania Game Commission, affecting how they carry out their duties. It aims to enhance the enforcement capabilities related to game laws.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred to Game & Fisheries

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

Who sponsors SB 1431?
SB 1431 is sponsored by Cris Dush (Republican), Patrick J. Stefano (Republican), Tracy Pennycuick (Republican), Dawn W. Keefer (Republican), and Daniel Laughlin (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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