SB 469 Pennsylvania Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

An Act amending Titles 30 (Fish) and 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in fishing licenses, providing for law enforcement; and, in hunting and furtaking licenses, further providing for resident license and fee exemptions and for license costs and fees.

SB 469 provides $1 annual fishing and hunting licenses for eligible law enforcement officers in Pennsylvania. It directly affects officers employed by defined law enforcement agencies (including campus police, airport authorities, railroad police, and county park forces) who qualify for resident licenses. The bill creates a $1 fee for both fishing licenses (under Title 30) and hunting licenses (under Title 34), replacing standard fees for these officers. Key provisions define "law enforcement agency" broadly and specify that officers must provide employment documentation to qualify. The policy change takes effect 60 days after enactment.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 18, 2025 Last action Jun 24, 2026
Maddy AI version diff · 1 comparison

What changed between versions

Printer's No. PN0423 Printer's No. PN1832 · 3 edits
MINOR
The bill was amended to expand eligibility for discounted fishing and hunting licenses to include individuals who are retired officers, in addition to currently employed officers. This change ensures that former law enforcement personnel retain access to reduced-cost licenses after leaving active duty.
Scope change
The bill's scope was expanded to include retired officers, whereas the original version only covered currently employed officers.
ELIGIBILITY

Added 'OR RETIRED AS AN OFFICER' to the eligibility criteria for discounted fishing and hunting licenses, extending benefits to former law enforcement personnel.

DEFINITION

Updated sponsor lists and printer numbers to reflect the bill's progression through the legislative process, including amendments made on June 22, 2026.

TECHNICAL

Corrected formatting and page numbering markers throughout the document to align with the new printer's number PN 1832.

Floor votes · Senate Jun 23, 2026

How they voted

490
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 50
Jun 23, 2026
D Democratic23
22 Yea 1
95% Yea
R Republican27
27 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
9
Key actions
4
Committee
5
Amendments
1
Jun 24, 2026
Committee
Referred to Game & Fisheries
lower
Jun 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Third consideration and final passage
upper
Jun 22, 2026
Upper · Passed
Amended on third consideration
upper
Jun 8, 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
Mar 18, 2025
Committee
Referred to Game & Fisheries
upper
1 primary · 12 co-sponsors

Sponsors