HB 994: Prohibiting Wildlife Trafficking in Pennsylvania
Overview Resources
- Pennsylvania Bill Page: HB 994 Bill Information
- LegiScan Tracking: HB 994 LegiScan Tracking
Pros
- Reduces consumer demand that can contribute to illegal wildlife trafficking.
- Aligns Pennsylvania with other states that have restricted trade in certain animal products.
- Provides an additional enforcement tool to protect vulnerable wildlife species.
- https://ncelenviro.org/resources/wildlife-trafficking-policy-options/
Cons
- May affect lawful owners, collectors, or sellers of animal-derived products acquired legally.
- https://antiquesandthearts.com/pa-house-bill-994-proposes-to-further-restrict-ivory-trade/
- Opponents may argue federal wildlife laws already regulate many of the targeted species and products.
- Could create compliance and enforcement challenges when determining the origin and legality of covered items.
- https://www.pahouse.com/Briggs/InTheNews/NewsRelease/?id=138878
