In the near future, I plan to reintroduce SB698 of 2023 to require the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) to issue Military Event License Exemptions and Permits to provide for disabled veterans’ rehabilitation and enjoyment.
 
Purple Heart recipients and disabled veterans will be exempt from license and permit fee requirements while participating in PGC-permitted events. These events will be held on private land with the express approval of the landowner, and would not unduly impact PGC resources or impose significant costs. All permit holders will be subject to normal reporting requirements and bag limits.

SB698 passed the Senate unanimously, but, unfortunately, did not receive full House consideration before the end of the legislative session. Prior co-sponsors include Senators Brooks, Langerholc, Bartolotta, Stefano, Pennycuick, Rothman, Dillon, Baker, Hutchinson, Costa, J. Ward, Aument, Dush, Boscola, Fontana, Mastriano, Farry, and Gebhard.
 
Veterans have sacrificed tremendously for the freedoms we all enjoy, so I encourage you to join me to co-sponsor this legislation to aid in their physical and mental wellbeing.

Statutes/Laws affected:
Printer's No. 0519: 34-2701, 34-2928