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House approves lifting Sunday hunting ban after debate over recreation and private property; 131-72
Summary
The House passed House Bill 14‑31 on June 11, 2025, removing Pennsylvania's longstanding prohibition on Sunday hunting. The vote was 131 yeas to 72 nays after members exchanged views on outdoor recreation, safety and unintended consequences.
Harrisburg — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives on June 11, 2025, passed House Bill 14‑31, a measure to lift the state's ban on Sunday hunting. The clerk recorded the final vote as 131 ayes and 72 nays; the bill will be sent to the Senate for further consideration.
Representative Steele, the bill's prime sponsor, said Sunday hunting is an "archaic blue law" that creates barriers for…
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