Episode 180 โ The Pennsylvania Bee Law (Part 2) HB 1277: Plant and Pollinator Protection Act ๐โ๏ธ
Episode Description
This episode is a follow-up to last weekโs discussion about Pennsylvaniaโs proposed bee legislation. We move from the 2024 Senate Bill 1198 to the newly filed 2025 House Bill 1277, breaking down what changed, why it matters, and how the bill expands the stateโs authority over beekeepers.
Whatโs Inside This Episode:
- What happened to the 2024 Senate Bill and why it expired
- How HB 1277 was reintroduced with stronger enforcement language
- Expanded licensing that now includes hobbyist beekeepers
- What โrisk-based inspectionsโ really mean and why they are undefined
- The departmentโs new powers to enter property and destroy hives
- How fines, fees, and licensing revenue now fund enforcement directly
- Why โexclusive jurisdictionโ language limits local flexibility
- What small-scale beekeepers can do before this moves forward
Why Listen to This Episode?
Youโll get a clear explanation of how Pennsylvaniaโs new bill evolved, what it means for local beekeepers, and why it could set the tone for future pollinator legislation across the country.
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