Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed House Bill 1431 into law on July 9, 2025, officially repealing the state's centuries-old ban on Sunday hunting. The legislation, which had been debated for decades, allows hunting and trapping on Sundays and grants the Pennsylvania Game Commission authority to manage hunting seasons. The repeal aligns Pennsylvania with the majority of other states and has been welcomed by hunting organizations and advocates. Although the ban has been lifted, the first Sunday hunts may not occur immediately as regulatory adjustments take place. The move has been described by Governor Shapiro as ending an outdated restriction and has been supported across bipartisan lines.