An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in permits relating to wildlife, further providing for definitions.
This bill amends Pennsylvania's definition of "exotic wildlife" in wildlife permit rules. It specifically adds nonhuman primates and expands the list of protected big cats, bears, wolves, and coyotes to include scientific species names (like *Panthera leo* for lions). The definition also explicitly excludes common native species (such as deer, moose, and rabbits), domestic animals, and birds from the "exotic" category. These changes clarify which animals require special permits under existing wildlife regulations, directly affecting wildlife permit applicants and regulators.
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in committee
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Introduction
Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 21, 2025
Last action Feb 21, 2025
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Feb 21, 2025
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Referred to Game & Fisheries
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1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Dave Zimmerman
RRepublican
Co
David Rowe
RRepublican
Co
Joe Hamm
RRepublican
Co
Mark Gillen
RRepublican
Co
Rob Kauffman
RRepublican
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