Establishes a hunting mentorship program
Summary
Allows a person who is at least ten years of age to hunt small game, fowl, deer or bear during applicable seasons without obtaining a hunting license or hunter's education course certification and to possess or control a firearm if the person is within arm's reach of a qualified hunting mentor.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 16, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Full legislative history
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Total actions
2
Key actions
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Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
lower
Jan 16, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
lower
1 primary · 16 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Robert Smullen
RRepublican
Co
Ari Brown
RRepublican
Co
Brian Maher
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Brian Manktelow
RRepublican
Co
Chris Tague
RRepublican
Co
Dave DiPietro
RRepublican
Co
Dave McDonough
RRepublican
Co
Jeff Gallahan
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Jodi Giglio
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Joe Angelino
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
Co
Joe DeStefano
RRepublican/Conservative
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