SB 1020 Pennsylvania Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in hunting and furtaking licenses, further providing for resident license and fee exemptions.

SB 1020 modifies Pennsylvania's hunting and trapping license fee structure to expand resident license exemptions. It directly affects Pennsylvania residents who hunt or trap, particularly those who may qualify for reduced or waived fees under updated criteria. The bill changes specific provisions in Title 34 of the state statutes to clarify eligibility for these exemptions, making it easier for qualifying residents to obtain licenses without paying standard fees. The bill passed final passage on November 18, 2025, and was referred to the Game & Fisheries committee for further consideration.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2025
Committee Review
Nov 2025
Senate Passage
Nov 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Sep 26, 2025 Last action Nov 19, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Nov 18, 2025

How they voted

490
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 50
Nov 18, 2025
D Democratic23
22 Yea 1
95% Yea
R Republican27
27 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
8
Key actions
3
Committee
5
Nov 19, 2025
Committee
Referred to Game & Fisheries
lower
Nov 18, 2025
Upper · Passed
Third consideration and final passage
upper
Nov 17, 2025
Upper · Passed
Re-reported as committed
upper
Oct 29, 2025
Committee
Re-referred to Appropriations
upper
Oct 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported as committed
upper
Sep 26, 2025
Committee
Referred to Game & Fisheries
upper
1 primary · 18 co-sponsors

Sponsors