The bill amends the Administrative Code of 1929 by adding a new section, Section 514.1, which establishes limitations on the acquisition of real property by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the Pennsylvania Game Commission, and the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. Under this new provision, any purchase, trade, or gift of land by these agencies will require approval from the governing body of the county where the land is located. Additionally, municipalities in the area and their residents must be notified 30 days in advance and given the opportunity to comment on the proposed acquisition.

The intent of this legislation is to address concerns regarding the current land acquisition policies of these agencies, which are seen as lacking coordination and placing financial burdens on local governments. The bill emphasizes the importance of balancing public and private land interests and ensuring that local stakeholders, including county and municipal governments and citizens, have a voice in the decision-making process related to land transactions. The act will take effect 90 days after its passage.

Statutes/Laws affected:
Printer's No. 958 (Jun 18, 2025): P.L.177, No.175