An Act amending Title 30 (Fish) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in preliminary provisions relating to boats and boating, further providing for registrations, licenses, permits, plates and statistics.
This bill removes the requirement for non-motorized boats (like kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards) to obtain permits or register when used in Pennsylvania state parks, forests, or public waters. It specifically prohibits state agencies from creating new rules for these vessels, affecting all owners of non-motorized watercraft using state-managed areas. The change modifies existing boating regulations under Pennsylvania's Fish Code to eliminate administrative burdens for non-motorized boaters. The bill takes effect 60 days after enactment.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 16, 2025
Last action Jan 16, 2025
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Jan 16, 2025
Committee
Referred to Game & Fisheries
lower
1 primary · 14 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Stephanie Borowicz
RRepublican
Co
Brad Roae
RRepublican
Co
Brian Smith
RRepublican
Co
Danielle Otten
DDemocratic
Co
Dave Zimmerman
RRepublican
Co
David Rowe
RRepublican
Co
Jack Rader
RRepublican
Co
Joe Hamm
RRepublican
Co
Lee James
RRepublican
Co
Marc Anderson
RRepublican
Co
Robert Leadbeter
RRepublican
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