SB 533 Pennsylvania Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in hunting and furtaking licenses, further providing for license requirements; and, in special licenses and permits, further providing for regulated hunting grounds permits.

SB 533 creates a fee exemption for veterans and active military members participating in approved hunting events. It allows the Pennsylvania Game Commission to issue "Military Event License Exemption Permits" for events on private land (with landowner approval) that provide rehabilitation or enjoyment for eligible individuals. Eligible participants include veterans with 30%+ service-connected disabilities, Purple Heart recipients, and one designated assistant per participant. Events are limited to 10 people for no more than seven consecutive days, require 14-day advance applications, and still require adherence to all hunting regulations like seasons and bag limits. The bill takes effect 60 days after passage.
Bill status passed 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Nov 2025
Senate Passage
Sep 2025
House Passage
Nov 2025
Governor
Introduced Apr 2, 2025 Last action Nov 18, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Sep 8, 2025 · House Nov 18, 2025

How they voted

460
Passed · 4 other
Total votes 50
Sep 8, 2025
D Democratic23
20 Yea 3
86% Yea
R Republican27
26 Yea 1
96% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
12
Key actions
5
Committee
6
Nov 18, 2025
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (26-0)
house
Nov 18, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Sep 10, 2025
Committee
Referred to Game & Fisheries
lower
Sep 8, 2025
Upper · Passed
Third consideration and final passage
upper
Sep 8, 2025
Upper · Passed
Re-reported as committed
upper
Jun 25, 2025
Committee
Re-referred to Appropriations
upper
Jun 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported as committed
upper
Apr 2, 2025
Committee
Referred to Game & Fisheries
upper
1 primary · 18 co-sponsors

Sponsors