An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in powers and duties in general, providing for real property acquisition limitations.

SB 857 amends Pennsylvania's 1929 Administrative Code to require county approval before the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Pennsylvania Game Commission, or Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission can purchase, trade, or accept gifts of land. It directly affects these three state agencies and local governments by mandating that county governing bodies must approve land acquisitions and providing 30 days' notice to affected municipalities and residents for public comment. The key provisions establish new procedural requirements for land transactions, aiming to improve coordination and reduce fiscal burdens on local governments. The bill is pending legislative action as of June 2025.