Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 159: An Act amending Titles 30 (Fish) and 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in protection of property and waters, further providing for restrictions on transport, sale, importation or release of nonnative injurious fish; and, in game or wildlife protection, further providing for unlawful importation of game or wildlife.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 159 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on January 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending Titles 30 (Fish) and 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in protection of property and waters, further providing for restrictions on transport, sale, importation or release of nonnative injurious fish; and, in game or wildlife protection, further providing for unlawful importation of game or wildlife. Primary sponsor: Abby Major (Republican). It lists 14 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 24, 2025): Laid on the table.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abby Major | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Tim Brennan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Mary Jo Daley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 148 |
| Mark Gillen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 128 |
| Roni Green | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 190 |
| Liz Hanbidge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Joe Hogan | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 142 |
| Joe Hohenstein | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 177 |
| Kristine Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 167 |
| Lee James | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
| Tarik Khan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 194 |
| Steve Malagari | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 53 |
| Melissa Shusterman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 157 |
| Brian Smith | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 66 |
| Michael Stender | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 108 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Laid on the table
- First consideration
- Reported as committed
- Referred to Game & Fisheries