Elder Vogel, Jr.
Republican — Chair
House Bill 1277
Pennsylvania’s current apiary law is Title 3 (Agriculture), Chapter 21 (Bee), Sections 2101–2117.
View Chapter 21 (Bee) in the Pennsylvania Code — or check the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes for the latest version.
Embedded file: assets/Current Bee Law.pdf.
Pennsylvania House Bill 1277. Review the official bill text and track its status.
View House Bill 1277 (LegiScan) — or check the Pennsylvania General Assembly site for the latest version.
Why this bill is bad
How to fight back
- Find your legislator. Use your address to see who represents you in the Pennsylvania House.
- Call or email. Tell them you oppose HB 1277 and why (use the points above). Be brief and polite.
- Share with other beekeepers. Encourage your association and local clubs to contact their reps.
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