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104 total bills, 75 anti-gun bills,
20 pro-gun bills for this session
Proposed Pennsylvania Firearm Legislation

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note: Pennsylvania carries over legislation from odd-numbered years to even numbered years without exception

this is an pro-gun bill

HB63

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for limitation on the regulation of firearms and ammunition; and, in preemptions, providing for regulation of firearms and ammunition.

Description: An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for limitation on the regulation of firearms and ammunition; and, in preemptions, providing for regulation of firearms and ammunition.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: March 7, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

HR117

Title: Designating the month of June 2023 as "Gun Violence Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

Description: A Resolution designating the month of June 2023 as "Gun Violence Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

Last Action: Adopted (103-100)

Last Action Date: June 20, 2023

this is an pro-gun bill

HB154

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for definitions, for licenses, for sale or transfer of firearms and for Pennsylvania State Police, repealing provisions relating to firearm sales surcharge and to Firearm Records Check Fund and further providing for licensing of dealers and for administrative regulations.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for definitions, for licenses, for sale or transfer of firearms and for Pennsylvania State Police, repealing provisions relating to firearm sales surcharge and to Firearm Records Check Fund and further providing for licensing of dealers and for administrative regulations.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: March 8, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

HB217

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for limitation on the regulation of firearms and ammunition; and, in general provisions relating to home rule and optional plan government, repealing provisions relating to limitation on municipal powers.

Description: An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for limitation on the regulation of firearms and ammunition; and, in general provisions relating to home rule and optional plan government, repealing provisions relating to limitation on municipal powers.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: March 8, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

HB226

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for definitions, for sale or transfer of firearms and for Pennsylvania State Police and providing for self-exclusion from purchasing a firearm.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for definitions, for sale or transfer of firearms and for Pennsylvania State Police and providing for self-exclusion from purchasing a firearm.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: March 10, 2023

this is an pro-gun bill

HB241

Title: In sales and use tax, further providing for exclusions from tax.

Description: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in sales and use tax, further providing for exclusions from tax.

Last Action: Referred to FINANCE

Last Action Date: March 10, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

HB335

Title: In inchoate crimes, further providing for prohibited offensive weapons.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in inchoate crimes, further providing for prohibited offensive weapons.

Last Action: Motion to reconsider final passage

Last Action Date: May 7, 2024

this is an anti-gun bill

HB336

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, prohibiting certain assault weapons.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, prohibiting certain assault weapons.

Last Action: Laid on the table

Last Action Date: February 6, 2024

this is an anti-gun bill

HB337

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for sale or transfer of firearms.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for sale or transfer of firearms.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: March 13, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

HB338

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for report of theft or loss of firearm; and imposing penalties.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for report of theft or loss of firearm; and imposing penalties.

Last Action: Motion to reconsider final passage

Last Action Date: May 22, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

HB355

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for sale or transfer of firearms, for duties of the Pennsylvania State Police and for altering or obliterating marks of identification and providing for destruction of confiscated or recovered firearms.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for sale or transfer of firearms, for duties of the Pennsylvania State Police and for altering or obliterating marks of identification and providing for destruction of confiscated or recovered firearms.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: March 13, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

HB465

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for prohibited conduct during public demonstrations.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for prohibited conduct during public demonstrations.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: March 16, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

HB483

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for gun violence task forces.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for gun violence task forces.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: March 16, 2023

this is an pro-gun bill

HB541

Title: In sales and use tax, further providing for exclusions from tax.

Description: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in sales and use tax, further providing for exclusions from tax.

Last Action: Referred to FINANCE

Last Action Date: March 20, 2023

this is an pro-gun bill

HB566

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for licenses.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for licenses.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: March 20, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

HB586

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for encoded ammunition, imposing duties on manufacturers, sellers and owners of ammunition, providing for the powers and duties of the Commissioner of Pennsylvania State Police and the Secretary of Revenue, establishing the encoded ammunition database and the Encoded Ammunition Database Fund, imposing an encoded ammunition database tax and imposing penalties.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for encoded ammunition, imposing duties on manufacturers, sellers and owners of ammunition, providing for the powers and duties of the Commissioner of Pennsylvania State Police and the Secretary of Revenue, establishing the encoded ammunition database and the Encoded Ammunition Database Fund, imposing an encoded ammunition database tax and imposing penalties.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: March 20, 2023

this is an pro-gun bill

HB596

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms and for sale or transfer of firearms and providing for Gun Violence Task Force in cities of the first class.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms and for sale or transfer of firearms and providing for Gun Violence Task Force in cities of the first class.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: March 21, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

HB644

Title: In inchoate crimes, providing for the offense of possession of firearm or other dangerous weapon in public recreation area.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in inchoate crimes, providing for the offense of possession of firearm or other dangerous weapon in public recreation area.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: March 21, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

HB690

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for definitions, for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms, for firearms not to be carried without a license and for licenses, providing for firearm eligibility license, for application for firearm eligibility license, for fee and qualification, for investigations and training course and for issuance and terms and further providing for sale or transfer of firearms, for Pennsylvania State Police, for proof of license and exception and for administrative regulations; and making editorial changes.

Description: An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 23 (Domestic Relations) and 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for definitions, for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms, for firearms not to be carried without a license and for licenses, providing for firearm eligibility license, for application for firearm eligibility license, for fee and qualification, for investigations and training course and for issuance and terms and further providing for sale or transfer of firearms, for Pennsylvania State Police, for proof of license and exception and for administrative regulations; and making editorial changes.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: March 24, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

HB712

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for civil liability of firearm owner for loss or theft.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for civil liability of firearm owner for loss or theft.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: March 27, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

HB713

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for safe storage of a firearm when residing with a person not to possess a firearm.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for safe storage of a firearm when residing with a person not to possess a firearm.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: March 27, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

HB714

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, repealing provisions relating to sale or transfer of firearms, further providing for Pennsylvania State Police and providing for duty to report to United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, repealing provisions relating to sale or transfer of firearms, further providing for Pennsylvania State Police and providing for duty to report to United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Last Action: Resolution to discharge committee from further consideration of this bill presented

Last Action Date: October 8, 2024

this is an anti-gun bill

HB731

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for locking device for firearms; providing for safe storage of firearm when not in use; and imposing penalties.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for locking device for firearms; providing for safe storage of firearm when not in use; and imposing penalties.

Last Action: Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71)

Last Action Date: June 28, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

HB737

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for Pennsylvania State Police and for licensing of dealers.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for Pennsylvania State Police and for licensing of dealers.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: March 28, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

HB738

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for large capacity ammunition magazine permit and for large capacity ammunition magazines prohibition; authorizing the Attorney General to issue permits; and imposing penalties.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for large capacity ammunition magazine permit and for large capacity ammunition magazines prohibition; authorizing the Attorney General to issue permits; and imposing penalties.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: March 28, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

HB766

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for sale or transfer of firearms; and abrogating regulations.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for sale or transfer of firearms; and abrogating regulations.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: March 30, 2023

this is an pro-gun bill

HB774

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for sale or transfer of firearms.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for sale or transfer of firearms.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: March 30, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

HB776

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for the offense of undetectable firearms.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for the offense of undetectable firearms.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: March 30, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

HB777

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for definitions and providing for the offense of sale of firearm or firearm parts without serial numbers and for privately made firearms.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for definitions and providing for the offense of sale of firearm or firearm parts without serial numbers and for privately made firearms.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: April 12, 2024

this is an anti-gun bill

HB821

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for sale or transfer of firearms and establishing the Pennsylvania Gun Buyback Program and the Pennsylvania Gun Buyback Program Fund.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for sale or transfer of firearms and establishing the Pennsylvania Gun Buyback Program and the Pennsylvania Gun Buyback Program Fund.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: April 3, 2023

watching this bill

HB831

Title: In bonds and recognizances, providing for bail in illegal firearm offenses in city of the first class.

Description: An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in bonds and recognizances, providing for bail in illegal firearm offenses in city of the first class.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: April 4, 2023

this is an pro-gun bill

HB893

Title: Providing for Second Amendment Preservation Act, for limitation of Federal law and for private cause of action; and imposing a penalty.

Description: An Act providing for Second Amendment Preservation Act, for limitation of Federal law and for private cause of action; and imposing a penalty.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: April 12, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

HB898

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for firearms not to be carried without a license, for the offense of possession of firearm by minor and for loans on, or lending or giving firearms prohibited.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for firearms not to be carried without a license, for the offense of possession of firearm by minor and for loans on, or lending or giving firearms prohibited.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: April 12, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

HB912

Title: In inchoate crimes, further providing for possession of firearm or other dangerous weapon in court facility.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in inchoate crimes, further providing for possession of firearm or other dangerous weapon in court facility.

Last Action: Re-committed to RULES

Last Action Date: September 22, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

HB941

Title: In particular rights and immunities, providing for parental firearm liability for minor's negligence or willful misconduct.

Description: An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in particular rights and immunities, providing for parental firearm liability for minor's negligence or willful misconduct.

Last Action: Laid on the table

Last Action Date: November 14, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

HB1018

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms and for abandonment of firearms, weapons or ammunition; in community and municipal courts, further providing for masters; adding provisions relating to extreme risk protection orders; imposing duties on the Office of Attorney General; and imposing penalties.

Description: An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms and for abandonment of firearms, weapons or ammunition; in community and municipal courts, further providing for masters; adding provisions relating to extreme risk protection orders; imposing duties on the Office of Attorney General; and imposing penalties.

Last Action: Resolution to discharge committee from further consideration of this bill presented

Last Action Date: October 8, 2024

this is an pro-gun bill

HB1066

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for Pennsylvania State Police.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for Pennsylvania State Police.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: April 28, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

HB1081

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for definitions and for sale or transfer of firearms.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for definitions and for sale or transfer of firearms.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: May 2, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

HB1101

Title: In public safety, providing for the Pennsylvania Violent Death Reporting System; and imposing duties on the Department of Health.

Description: An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in public safety, providing for the Pennsylvania Violent Death Reporting System; and imposing duties on the Department of Health.

Last Action: Referred to HEALTH

Last Action Date: May 5, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

HB1117

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for the offense of certain bullets prohibited.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for the offense of certain bullets prohibited.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: May 5, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

HB1121

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for sale or transfer of firearms, establishing the Pennsylvania Firearms Buyback Program and the Pennsylvania Firearms Buyback Program Fund and imposing duties on the Attorney General.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for sale or transfer of firearms, establishing the Pennsylvania Firearms Buyback Program and the Pennsylvania Firearms Buyback Program Fund and imposing duties on the Attorney General.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: May 5, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

HB1130

Title: Establishing the Safe Communities Grant Program and the Safe Communities Grant Program Fund; and imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency.

Description: An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, establishing the Safe Communities Grant Program and the Safe Communities Grant Program Fund; and imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: July 27, 2023

watching this bill

HB1157

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for licenses and for Pennsylvania State Police.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for licenses and for Pennsylvania State Police.

Last Action: Laid on the table

Last Action Date: February 6, 2024

this is an anti-gun bill

HB1176

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for limit on handgun purchases; and establishing the Violence Prevention Account.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for limit on handgun purchases; and establishing the Violence Prevention Account.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: May 18, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

HB1190

Title: In general provisions, further providing for definitions; in inchoate crimes, further providing for prohibited offensive weapons; in assault, further providing for discharge of a firearm into an occupied structure; in theft and related offenses, further providing for definitions; in riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, further providing for prohibiting of paramilitary training; in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for definitions, for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms, for firearms not to be carried without a license, for prohibited conduct during emergency, providing for 3-D printed firearms and further providing for sale or transfer of firearms, for firearm sales surcharge, for registration of firearms and for licensing of dealers.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in inchoate crimes, further providing for prohibited offensive weapons; in assault, further providing for discharge of a firearm into an occupied structure; in theft and related offenses, further providing for definitions; in riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, further providing for prohibiting of paramilitary training; in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for definitions, for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms, for firearms not to be carried without a license, for prohibited conduct during emergency, providing for 3-D printed firearms and further providing for sale or transfer of firearms, for firearm sales surcharge, for registration of firearms and for licensing of dealers.

Last Action: Laid on the table

Last Action Date: February 6, 2024

watching this bill

HB1210

Title: In protection from abuse, further providing for relief, for emergency relief by minor judiciary and for arrest for violation of order.

Description: An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in protection from abuse, further providing for relief, for emergency relief by minor judiciary and for arrest for violation of order.

Last Action: Act No. 146 of 2024

Last Action Date: November 18, 2024

this is an anti-gun bill

HB1250

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for firearm safety certificate and establishing the Firearm Safety and Enforcement Fund; and imposing penalties.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for firearm safety certificate and establishing the Firearm Safety and Enforcement Fund; and imposing penalties.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: May 24, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

HB1298

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for licenses and for sale or transfer of firearms; and, in public safety, establishing the Shot Tracking Technology Grant Program and the Shot Tracking Technology Grant Program Fund and imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency.

Description: An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for licenses and for sale or transfer of firearms; and, in public safety, establishing the Shot Tracking Technology Grant Program and the Shot Tracking Technology Grant Program Fund and imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: June 2, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

HB1302

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for the offense of carrying a firearm in the Capitol.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for the offense of carrying a firearm in the Capitol.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: June 5, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

HB1563

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for duties of lawful gun show or meet organizers.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for duties of lawful gun show or meet organizers.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: July 11, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

HB1566

Title: In licensing of health care facilities, providing for firearms policy.

Description: An Act amending the act of July 19, 1979 (P.L.130, No.48), known as the Health Care Facilities Act, in licensing of health care facilities, providing for firearms policy.

Last Action: Referred to HEALTH

Last Action Date: July 11, 2023

this is an pro-gun bill

HB1592

Title: In sentencing, providing for sentences for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms.

Description: An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sentencing, providing for sentences for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: July 25, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

HB1629

Title: In minors, providing for the offense of access to firearms by minors; and imposing penalties.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in minors, providing for the offense of access to firearms by minors; and imposing penalties.

Last Action: Laid on the table

Last Action Date: November 14, 2023

watching this bill

HB1648

Title: Providing for right-to-know; making repeals; and making editorial changes.

Description: An Act amending Titles 2 (Administrative Law and Procedure), 3 (Agriculture), 4 (Amusements), 5 (Athletics and Sports), 8 (Boroughs and Incorporated Towns), 11 (Cities), 13 (Commercial Code), 15 (Corporations and Unincorporated Associations), 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 20 (Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries), 23 (Domestic Relations), 24 (Education), 25 (Elections), 26 (Eminent Domain), 27 (Environmental Resources), 30 (Fish), 34 (Game), 35 (Health and Safety), 37 (Historical and Museums), 40 (Insurance), 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure), 45 (Legal Notices), 51 (Military Affairs), 53 (Municipalities Generally), 58 (Oil and Gas), 62 (Procurement), 64 (Public Authorities and Quasi-Public Corporations), 65 (Public Officers), 66 (Public Utilities), 68 (Real and Personal Property), 71 (State Government), 74 (Transportation) and 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for right-to-know; making repeals; and making editorial changes.

Last Action: Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT

Last Action Date: August 29, 2023

watching this bill

HB1708

Title: In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in pupils and attendance, providing for educational oversight for students in facilities, further providing for possession of weapons prohibited and providing for school stability for certain students; in safe schools, further providing for definitions and for reporting and establishing the School-Based Diversion Programs Fund; in school security, further providing for powers and duties and providing for limitations on proceedings and arrest; and, in school districts of the first class, repealing provisions relating to placement of certain adjudicated students.

Description: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in pupils and attendance, providing for educational oversight for students in facilities, further providing for possession of weapons prohibited and providing for school stability for certain students; in safe schools, further providing for definitions and for reporting and establishing the School-Based Diversion Programs Fund; in school security, further providing for powers and duties and providing for limitations on proceedings and arrest; and, in school districts of the first class, repealing provisions relating to placement of certain adjudicated students.

Last Action: Laid on the table

Last Action Date: September 27, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

HB1852

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for sale or transfer of firearms, for Pennsylvania State Police and for licensing of dealers and providing for security cameras, for lost and stolen firearm reporting requirements and for inspection of retail firearm dealer licensees and grant program; establishing the Retail Licensee Inspection Fund and the Firearm Dealer Safety Grant Program; imposing penalties; and making an appropriation.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for sale or transfer of firearms, for Pennsylvania State Police and for licensing of dealers and providing for security cameras, for lost and stolen firearm reporting requirements and for inspection of retail firearm dealer licensees and grant program; establishing the Retail Licensee Inspection Fund and the Firearm Dealer Safety Grant Program; imposing penalties; and making an appropriation.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: November 15, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

HB1859

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: November 30, 2023

watching this bill

HB2026

Title: In school safety and security, providing for purchase of firearm detection technology.

Description: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in school safety and security, providing for purchase of firearm detection technology.

Last Action: Referred to EDUCATION

Last Action Date: February 9, 2024

this is an anti-gun bill

HB2077

Title: In inchoate crimes, prohibiting the possession of firearm at polling place.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in inchoate crimes, prohibiting the possession of firearm at polling place.

Last Action: Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT

Last Action Date: March 5, 2024

this is an anti-gun bill

HB2206

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for sale or transfer of firearms.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for sale or transfer of firearms.

Last Action: Motion to reconsider final passage

Last Action Date: May 7, 2024

this is an anti-gun bill

SR23

Title: Recognizing the week of February 1 through 7, 2023, as "Gun Violence Survivors Week" in Pennsylvania.

Description: A Resolution recognizing the week of February 1 through 7, 2023, as "Gun Violence Survivors Week" in Pennsylvania.

Last Action: Referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS

Last Action Date: January 31, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

SB48

Title: In general provisions, further providing for definitions; in inchoate crimes, further providing for prohibited offensive weapons and for possession of firearm or other dangerous weapon in court facility; in assault, further providing for assault of law enforcement officer and for discharge of firearm into an occupied structure; in theft and related offenses, further providing for definitions; in riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, further providing for prohibiting of paramilitary training; in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for definitions, for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms, for firearms not to be carried without a license and for prohibited conduct during emergency, providing for 3-D printed firearms and further providing for sale or transfer of firearms, for firearm sales surcharge, for registration of firearms, for licensing of dealers and for abandonment of firearms, weapons or ammunition.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in inchoate crimes, further providing for prohibited offensive weapons and for possession of firearm or other dangerous weapon in court facility; in assault, further providing for assault of law enforcement officer and for discharge of firearm into an occupied structure; in theft and related offenses, further providing for definitions; in riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, further providing for prohibiting of paramilitary training; in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for definitions, for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms, for firearms not to be carried without a license and for prohibited conduct during emergency, providing for 3-D printed firearms and further providing for sale or transfer of firearms, for firearm sales surcharge, for registration of firearms, for licensing of dealers and for abandonment of firearms, weapons or ammunition.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: January 19, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

SB49

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for definitions.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for definitions.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: January 19, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

SB53

Title: In inchoate crimes, providing for the offense of possession of firearm or other dangerous weapon in public recreation area.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in inchoate crimes, providing for the offense of possession of firearm or other dangerous weapon in public recreation area.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: January 19, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

SB56

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for licenses.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for licenses.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: January 19, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

SB57

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: January 19, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

SB59

Title: Providing for the establishment and funding of a center to conduct research on gun violence in this Commonwealth.

Description: An Act providing for the establishment and funding of a center to conduct research on gun violence in this Commonwealth.

Last Action: Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT

Last Action Date: January 19, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

SB60

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for sale or transfer of firearms; and abrogating a regulation.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for sale or transfer of firearms; and abrogating a regulation.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: January 19, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

SB65

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for definitions, for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms, for firearms not to be carried without a license and for licenses, providing for firearm eligibility license, for application for firearm eligibility license, for fee and qualification, for investigations and training course and for issuance and terms and further providing for sale or transfer of firearms, for Pennsylvania State Police, for proof of license and exception and for administrative regulations; and making editorial changes.

Description: An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 23 (Domestic Relations) and 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for definitions, for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms, for firearms not to be carried without a license and for licenses, providing for firearm eligibility license, for application for firearm eligibility license, for fee and qualification, for investigations and training course and for issuance and terms and further providing for sale or transfer of firearms, for Pennsylvania State Police, for proof of license and exception and for administrative regulations; and making editorial changes.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: January 19, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

SR118

Title: Designating the month of June 2023 as "Gun Violence Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania in recognition of this public safety and public health issue and in commemoration of the lives lost to gun violence in this Commonwealth.

Description: A Resolution designating the month of June 2023 as "Gun Violence Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania in recognition of this public safety and public health issue and in commemoration of the lives lost to gun violence in this Commonwealth.

Last Action: Referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS

Last Action Date: May 17, 2023

this is an pro-gun bill

SB192

Title: In sales and use tax, excluding from sales and use tax all equipment and devices which prohibit a firearm from being fired without a key or combination.

Description: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in sales and use tax, excluding from sales and use tax all equipment and devices which prohibit a firearm from being fired without a key or combination.

Last Action: Referred to FINANCE

Last Action Date: January 19, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

SB200

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for assault weapons and large capacity magazines and establishing the Firearms and Ammunition Buyback Program and the Pennsylvania State Police Buyback Fund.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for assault weapons and large capacity magazines and establishing the Firearms and Ammunition Buyback Program and the Pennsylvania State Police Buyback Fund.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: May 8, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

SB204

Title: In actions, proceedings and other matters generally, providing for extreme risk protection orders.

Description: An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in actions, proceedings and other matters generally, providing for extreme risk protection orders.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: January 31, 2023

this is an pro-gun bill

SB212

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for the Firearms License Validation System.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for the Firearms License Validation System.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: January 31, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

SB214

Title: Amending the title of the act; further providing for definitions; and providing for identification of assault weapons manufacturers, for required actions related to assault weapons manufacturers and for reporting relating to assault weapons manufacturers.

Description: An Act amending the act of July 2, 2010 (P.L.266, No.44), known as the Protecting Pennsylvania's Investments Act, amending the title of the act; further providing for definitions; and providing for identification of assault weapons manufacturers, for required actions related to assault weapons manufacturers and for reporting relating to assault weapons manufacturers.

Last Action: Referred to FINANCE

Last Action Date: January 31, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

SB220

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for the offense of sale or transfer of firearms.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for the offense of sale or transfer of firearms.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: January 31, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

SR236

Title: Recognizing the week of January 22 through 26, 2024, as "Gun Violence Survivors Week" in Pennsylvania.

Description: A Resolution recognizing the week of January 22 through 26, 2024, as "Gun Violence Survivors Week" in Pennsylvania.

Last Action: Referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS

Last Action Date: February 12, 2024

this is an anti-gun bill

SB281

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for firearm safety certificate and establishing the Firearm Safety and Enforcement Fund.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for firearm safety certificate and establishing the Firearm Safety and Enforcement Fund.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: January 31, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

SR302

Title: Recognizing the month of June 2024 as "Gun Violence Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

Description: A Resolution recognizing the month of June 2024 as "Gun Violence Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

Last Action: Referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS

Last Action Date: May 31, 2024

this is an pro-gun bill

SB357

Title: In inchoate crimes, further providing for the offense of possession of firearm or other dangerous weapon in court facility; in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for relinquishment of firearms and firearm licenses by convicted persons, repealing provisions relating to firearms not to be carried without a license and relating to carrying loaded weapons other than firearms, providing for license not required, further providing for prohibited conduct during emergency, repealing provisions relating to carrying firearms on public streets or public property in Philadelphia, providing for sportsman's firearm permit and further providing for licenses, for sale or transfer of firearms, for antique firearms and for proof of license and exception; in protection from abuse, further providing for relief; in hunting and furtaking, further providing for cooperation after lawfully killing big game; and, in protection of property and persons, further providing for loaded firearms in vehicles.

Description: An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 23 (Domestic Relations) and 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in inchoate crimes, further providing for the offense of possession of firearm or other dangerous weapon in court facility; in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for relinquishment of firearms and firearm licenses by convicted persons, repealing provisions relating to firearms not to be carried without a license and relating to carrying loaded weapons other than firearms, providing for license not required, further providing for prohibited conduct during emergency, repealing provisions relating to carrying firearms on public streets or public property in Philadelphia, providing for sportsman's firearm permit and further providing for licenses, for sale or transfer of firearms, for antique firearms and for proof of license and exception; in protection from abuse, further providing for relief; in hunting and furtaking, further providing for cooperation after lawfully killing big game; and, in protection of property and persons, further providing for loaded firearms in vehicles.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: March 14, 2023

this is an pro-gun bill

SB380

Title: Providing for prohibition of certain housing practices.

Description: An Act amending the act of October 27, 1955 (P.L.744, No.222), known as the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, providing for prohibition of certain housing practices.

Last Action: Referred to URBAN AFFAIRS AND HOUSING

Last Action Date: May 3, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

SB424

Title: In general principles of justification, further providing for use of force in self-protection.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general principles of justification, further providing for use of force in self-protection.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: March 14, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

SB427

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for safe storage of firearm when not in use; and imposing penalties.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for safe storage of firearm when not in use; and imposing penalties.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: March 14, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

SB431

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for safe storage of firearm when residing with a person not to possess a firearm; and imposing penalties.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for safe storage of firearm when residing with a person not to possess a firearm; and imposing penalties.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: March 14, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

SB457

Title: In minors, providing for the offense of access to firearms by minors; and imposing penalties.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in minors, providing for the offense of access to firearms by minors; and imposing penalties.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: March 14, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

SB461

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for report of theft or loss of firearm; and imposing a penalty.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for report of theft or loss of firearm; and imposing a penalty.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: March 14, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

SB536

Title: In inchoate crimes, providing for the offense of possession of firearm or other dangerous weapon in municipal building.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in inchoate crimes, providing for the offense of possession of firearm or other dangerous weapon in municipal building.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: March 28, 2023

this is an pro-gun bill

SB551

Title: Providing that any Federal action that attempts to register, restrict or ban a firearm or accessory, or to limit, inhibit or regulate the ownership of magazines in this Commonwealth shall be unenforceable in this Commonwealth; and imposing penalties.

Description: An Act providing that any Federal action that attempts to register, restrict or ban a firearm or accessory, or to limit, inhibit or regulate the ownership of magazines in this Commonwealth shall be unenforceable in this Commonwealth; and imposing penalties.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: April 19, 2023

this is an pro-gun bill

SB556

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for registration of firearms; and imposing penalties.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for registration of firearms; and imposing penalties.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: September 14, 2023

watching this bill

SB627

Title: In other offenses, further providing for drug trafficking sentencing and penalties; and making conforming amendments.

Description: An Act amending Titles 3 (Agriculture), 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) and 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in other offenses, further providing for drug trafficking sentencing and penalties; and making conforming amendments.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: April 28, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

SB637

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for sale or transfer of firearms.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for sale or transfer of firearms.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: May 1, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

SB641

Title: Providing for individuals to voluntarily register for the Pennsylvania Do-Not-Sell List maintained by the Pennsylvania State Police, for firearms not to be in the possession of a registrant and for advertising by the Department of Health; and imposing penalties.

Description: An Act providing for individuals to voluntarily register for the Pennsylvania Do-Not-Sell List maintained by the Pennsylvania State Police, for firearms not to be in the possession of a registrant and for advertising by the Department of Health; and imposing penalties.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: May 1, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

SB672

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for definitions and for possession of firearm by minor; and making editorial changes.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for definitions and for possession of firearm by minor; and making editorial changes.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: May 2, 2023

this is an pro-gun bill

SB680

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for licenses.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for licenses.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: May 15, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

SB695

Title: In falsification and intimidation, further providing for unsworn falsification to authorities; and, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for the offense of persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms, for licenses and for sale or transfer of firearms.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in falsification and intimidation, further providing for unsworn falsification to authorities; and, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for the offense of persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms, for licenses and for sale or transfer of firearms.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: May 15, 2023

this is an pro-gun bill

SB779

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for limitation on the regulation of firearms and ammunition; and, in preemptions, providing for regulation of firearms and ammunition.

Description: An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for limitation on the regulation of firearms and ammunition; and, in preemptions, providing for regulation of firearms and ammunition.

Last Action: Referred to LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Last Action Date: June 14, 2023

watching this bill

SB788

Title: In sentencing, providing for sentences for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms.

Description: An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sentencing, providing for sentences for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: June 14, 2023

watching this bill

SB843

Title: In preliminary provisions, further providing for Special Education Funding Commission, for Basic Education Funding Commission and for Commission on Education and Economic Competitiveness and providing for public job posting database, for instructional vacancy data and for data transparency; providing for Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact; in drug and alcohol recovery high school program, further providing for scope of program and selection of students, providing for enrollment of students and further providing for academic programs; in terms and courses of study, further providing for Economic Education and Personal Financial Literacy Programs; in early learning programs, providing for quarterly reporting; in high schools, further providing for attendance in other districts; in educational tax credits, further providing for definitions; in credit card marketing, further providing for regulation of on-campus credit card marketing; in reimbursements by Commonwealth and between school districts, further providing for assistance to school districts declared to be in financial recovery status or identified for financial watch status; and abrogating regulations.

Description: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in preliminary provisions, further providing for Special Education Funding Commission, for Basic Education Funding Commission and for Commission on Education and Economic Competitiveness and providing for public job posting database, for instructional vacancy data and for data transparency; providing for Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact; in drug and alcohol recovery high school program, further providing for scope of program and selection of students, providing for enrollment of students and further providing for academic programs; in terms and courses of study, further providing for Economic Education and Personal Financial Literacy Programs; in early learning programs, providing for quarterly reporting; in high schools, further providing for attendance in other districts; in educational tax credits, further providing for definitions; in credit card marketing, further providing for regulation of on-campus credit card marketing; in reimbursements by Commonwealth and between school districts, further providing for assistance to school districts declared to be in financial recovery status or identified for financial watch status; and abrogating regulations.

Last Action: Act No. 35 of 2023

Last Action Date: December 13, 2023

this is an pro-gun bill

SB846

Title: Providing for adult use cannabis; regulating the personal use and possession of cannabis; establishing the Cannabis Regulatory Control Board; providing for powers and duties of the Cannabis Regulatory Control Board; establishing the Cannabis Business Development Fund; providing for social and economic equity, for regulation of cannabis business establishments, for enforcement and immunities, for laboratory testing, for advertising, marketing, packaging and labeling and for preparation, destruction and regulation of cannabis and cannabis-infused edible and nonedible products; imposing a sales tax and excise tax on cannabis and cannabis-infused edible and nonedible products; establishing the Cannabis Regulation Fund; providing for cannabis clean slate and for miscellaneous provisions; imposing penalties; consolidating provisions relating to medical marijuana; transferring certain powers and duties of the Department of Health to the Cannabis Regulatory Control Board; in driving after imbibing alcohol or utilizing drugs, further providing for driving under influence of alcohol or controlled substance and for authorized use not a defense; and making repeals.

Description: An Act amending Titles 35 (Health and Safety) and 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for adult use cannabis; regulating the personal use and possession of cannabis; establishing the Cannabis Regulatory Control Board; providing for powers and duties of the Cannabis Regulatory Control Board; establishing the Cannabis Business Development Fund; providing for social and economic equity, for regulation of cannabis business establishments, for enforcement and immunities, for laboratory testing, for advertising, marketing, packaging and labeling and for preparation, destruction and regulation of cannabis and cannabis-infused edible and nonedible products; imposing a sales tax and excise tax on cannabis and cannabis-infused edible and nonedible products; establishing the Cannabis Regulation Fund; providing for cannabis clean slate and for miscellaneous provisions; imposing penalties; consolidating provisions relating to medical marijuana; transferring certain powers and duties of the Department of Health to the Cannabis Regulatory Control Board; in driving after imbibing alcohol or utilizing drugs, further providing for driving under influence of alcohol or controlled substance and for authorized use not a defense; and making repeals.

Last Action: Referred to LAW AND JUSTICE

Last Action Date: July 6, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

SB903

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for limitation on the regulation of firearms and ammunition; and, in home rule and optional plan government, repealing provisions relating to limitation on municipal powers.

Description: An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for limitation on the regulation of firearms and ammunition; and, in home rule and optional plan government, repealing provisions relating to limitation on municipal powers.

Last Action: Referred to LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Last Action Date: September 7, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

SB908

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for definitions, for the offense of persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms, for sale or transfer of firearms, for Pennsylvania State Police, for firearm sales surcharge, for retail dealer required to be licensed and for licensing of dealers and providing for ammunition purchase authorization permits and for transporting ammunition into this Commonwealth; establishing the Ammunition Safety and Enforcement Fund; and making editorial changes.

Description: An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 23 (Domestic Relations) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for definitions, for the offense of persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms, for sale or transfer of firearms, for Pennsylvania State Police, for firearm sales surcharge, for retail dealer required to be licensed and for licensing of dealers and providing for ammunition purchase authorization permits and for transporting ammunition into this Commonwealth; establishing the Ammunition Safety and Enforcement Fund; and making editorial changes.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: September 7, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

SB909

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for identification required for purchase of firearm ammunition.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for identification required for purchase of firearm ammunition.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: September 7, 2023

this is an pro-gun bill

SB1146

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for licenses.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for licenses.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: April 17, 2024

this is an anti-gun bill

SB1201

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for licenses, providing for liability insurance and further providing for sale or transfer of firearms.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for licenses, providing for liability insurance and further providing for sale or transfer of firearms.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: May 28, 2024

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