An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in game or wildlife protection, prohibiting the purchase, sale, offer for sale or possession with intent to sell covered animal parts or products; and imposing penalties.
HB 994 bans the commercial trade of parts or products from specific endangered species (like elephants, rhinos, sharks, and pangolins) in Pennsylvania, affecting businesses and individuals involved in buying, selling, or possessing these items with intent to sell. Key exceptions include government law enforcement activities, antique items over 100 years old (under 200 grams), musical instruments (under 200 grams), and educational/scientific use with proper permits. Violations face civil fines up to $20,000 based on item value and repeat offenses, with seized items potentially used for education or destroyed. The law targets wildlife trafficking while allowing limited, regulated exceptions for cultural, historical, or research purposes.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Jun 2025
House Passage
Jun 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 20, 2025
Last action Jun 25, 2025
Floor votes · House Jun 24, 2025
How they voted
127–76
Passed
Total votes 203
Jun 24, 2025
D
Democratic102
100% Yea
R
Republican101
75% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
10
Key actions
3
Committee
5
Jun 25, 2025
Committee
Referred to Game & Fisheries
upper
Jun 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Third consideration and final passage
lower
Jun 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Re-reported as committed
lower
Jun 23, 2025
Committee
Re-committed to Appropriations
lower
Jun 2, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Mar 20, 2025
Committee
Referred to Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 21 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Leanne Krueger
DDemocratic
Co
Abigail Salisbury
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Jeanne McNeill
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Ciresi
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Hohenstein
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Webster
DDemocratic
Co
Kristine Howard
DDemocratic
Co
La'Tasha Mayes
DDemocratic
Co
Liz Hanbidge
DDemocratic
Co
Mandy Steele
DDemocratic
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