SB 1313 Pennsylvania Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in hunting and furtaking licenses, providing for Native Pennsylvanian Annual License; and imposing penalties.

This bill creates a new hunting license called the "Native Pennsylvanian Annual License" for people who were born in Pennsylvania or have a living parent currently living in the state. These individuals, who currently live outside of Pennsylvania, would be able to purchase this license at the same price as a standard resident license. To qualify, applicants must provide proof of their birthplace or their parent's address along with a valid photo ID. The new license would be identical to regular resident licenses but would not include lifetime options.
Bill status passed 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2026
House Passage
Jun 2026
Governor
Introduced Apr 28, 2026 Last action Jun 24, 2026
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What changed between versions

Printer's No. PN1795 Printer's No. PN1839 · 4 edits
MODERATE
The bill was amended to clarify eligibility criteria for the new Native Pennsylvanian Annual License, allowing applicants who previously resided in Pennsylvania to qualify in addition to those born there. The amendment also restructured the statute to explicitly set the license cost at $30 for a five-day period valid only during the deer firearms season, replacing vague references to resident license costs. Finally, the effective date was changed from 60 days after passage to apply specifically to the 2027-2028 hunting season.
Scope change
The bill's scope was narrowed to a specific five-day window during the deer firearms season rather than a full annual license, and eligibility was expanded to include former residents.
ELIGIBILITY

Expanded eligibility to include nonresidents who previously resided in Pennsylvania, in addition to those born in the state.

REQUIREMENT

Changed the license cost from matching resident rates to a fixed fee of $30 for a five-day period valid only during the deer regular firearms season.

TIMELINE

Modified the effective date to apply to the 2027-2028 deer regular firearms season and subsequent seasons, rather than taking effect 60 days after enactment.

ENFORCEMENT

Added specific penalties for providing false written affirmations regarding birth or residency status.

Floor votes · Senate Jun 9, 2026 · House Jun 24, 2026

How they voted

481
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 50
Jun 9, 2026
D Democratic23
22 Yea 1
95% Yea
R Republican27
26 Yea 1 Nay
96% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
13
Key actions
6
Committee
5
Amendments
2
Jun 24, 2026
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (26-0)
house
Jun 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported as amended
lower
Jun 10, 2026
Committee
Referred to Game & Fisheries
lower
Jun 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
Third consideration and final passage
upper
Jun 8, 2026
Upper · Passed
Amended on third consideration
upper
Jun 1, 2026
Upper · Passed
Re-reported as committed
upper
Jun 1, 2026
Committee
Re-referred to Appropriations
upper
May 6, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported as committed
upper
Apr 28, 2026
Committee
Referred to Game & Fisheries
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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