Tracking List: Firearms


HB454 - An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, repealing provisions relating to firearms not to be carried without a license, providing for license not required, repealing provisions relating to carrying firearms on public streets or public property in Philadelphia, further providing for prohibited conduct during emergency, providing for sportsman's firearm permit, further providing for licenses and for antique firearms and repealing provisions relating to proof of license and exception; and making editorial changes.
Sponsor: Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R)
Summary: (PN 436) Amends Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 23 (Domestic Relations), in firearms and other dangerous articles, repealing provisions relating to firearms not to be carried without a license, providing for license not required, repealing provisions relating to carrying firearms on public streets or public property in Philadelphia, further providing for prohibited conduct during emergency, providing for sportsman's firearm permit, further providing for licenses and for antique firearms and repealing provisions relating to proof of license and exception; and making editorial changes. Revises section 6106 of Title 18 to not require a license to carry a firearm. Declares every person present in this commonwealth shall have an affirmative, fundamental and constitutional right to keep and bear firearms, including the right to carry openly or concealed, carry loaded or unloaded, train with, transport, possess, use, acquire, purchase, transfer, inherit, buy, sell, give or otherwise dispose of or receive any firearm or self-defense device without a license, permission or restriction of any kind from or by this commonwealth or any of its political subdivisions. Permits for an optional license. Repeals the prohibition of carrying firearms on public streets or public property in Philadelphia. Provides for sportsman’s firearm permit and issuance. Requires a form and permits fee collections. Provides a person who sells or attempts to sell a sportsman’s firearm permit for a fee in excess of the amount determined under this section to commit a summary offense. Defines the purpose of the license. Allows an applicant to make an application with the sheriff of any county if the applicant is not a resident of the commonwealth. Provides language for form statement. Provides for criminal background checks by the National Instant Criminal Background Check System and the license to be issued after an investigation not to exceed 14 calendar days, unless good cause exists to deny the license. Prohibits the issuance of a license to an individual who is not of sound mind or who has ever been involuntarily committed to a mental institution, unless the involuntary commitment has been expunged, vacated or granted relief from a prohibition to possess a firearm. Replaces “sheriff” throughout the bill with “issuing authority.” Repeals provision for proof of license and exception. Effective in 60 days.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
02/03/2025 
H - Introduced
02/03/2025 
H - Referred to - House Judiciary
02/03/2025 
H - Referred to - House Judiciary
HB483 - 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.
Sponsor: Rep. Perry A. Stambaugh (R)
Summary: (PN 466) Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses), in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for sale or transfer of firearms. Stipulates that all information provided by the potential purchaser, transferee or applicant furnished by a potential purchaser or transferee under this section or any applicant for a license to carry a firearm shall be confidential and not subject to disclosure to an individual or entity, unless the potential purchaser, transferee or applicant is subject to criminal prosecution under state law or a similar offense under federal law and the information provided by the potential purchaser, transferee or applicant may be used as evidence in the criminal prosecution. Effective in 60 days.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
02/04/2025 
H - Introduced
02/04/2025 
H - Referred to - House Judiciary
HB548 - 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.
Sponsor: Rep. Josh Bashline (R)
Summary: (PN 549) Amends Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 53 (Municipalities Generally), 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. Provides for declarative and injunctive relief. Defines “person adversely affected” and “reasonable expenses.” Provides General Assembly preemption for the regulation of firearms and ammunition. The amendment or addition of 18 Pa.C.S. § 6120(a.4) and (b), and the addition of 53 Pa.C.S. § 307 is effective in 90 days. The remainder of the act is effective immediately.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
02/10/2025 
H - Introduced
02/11/2025 
H - Referred to - House Judiciary
HB568 - 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.
Sponsor: Rep. Jared G. Solomon (D)
Summary: (PN 572) Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses), in firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for gun violence task forces. Permits the establishment of a gin violence task force in a county upon written request initiated by the district attorney of a county to the Attorney General. Permits the termination of the task force by the district attorney by providing written notice to the Attorney General. Requires the task force to operate under the Attorney General. Establishes powers, duties and composition of the gun violence task force. Permits investigatory teams. Provides for notice of arrests or criminal action or proceeding for violations to the task force. Permits authority to prosecute. Requires annual reporting. Effective in 90 days. 
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
02/11/2025 
H - Introduced
02/12/2025 
H - Referred to - House Judiciary
HB579 - An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in school security, providing for school armed guards.
Sponsor: Rep. Stephanie Borowicz (R)
Summary: (PN 581) Amends Public School Code, in school security, providing for school armed guards. Requires each school entity that has met the tier 1 baseline criteria for physical security established by the committee within one year of the effective date of this subsection to have at least one school armed guard in each school building, designate point or points of entry, and equip each exterior door of a school building that has not been designated a point of entry and exit with a clearly marked sign and audible alarm. Directs a school armed guard assigned to a school building to be present at all times in the school building during the school day and extracurricular activities that occur outside the school day in the school building. Provides definitions. Effective immediately.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
02/11/2025 
H - Introduced
02/12/2025 
H - Referred to - House Judiciary
HB582 - 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.
Sponsor: Rep. Stephanie Borowicz (R)
Summary: (PN 591) Amends the Tax Reform Code, in sales and use tax, further providing for exclusions from tax. Excludes the sales tax for the sale at retail of firearms and ammunition. Defines “ammunition” and “firearm.” Effective immediately.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
02/11/2025 
H - Introduced
02/12/2025 
H - Referred to - House Finance
HB604 - 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 the offense of altering or obliterating marks of identification and providing for destruction of confiscated or recovered firearms.
Sponsor: Rep. Mary Isaacson (D)
Summary: (PN 612) Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses), in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for sale or transfer of firearms, for duties of the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) and for the offense of altering or obliterating marks of identification and providing for destruction of confiscated or recovered firearms. Prohibits this section from being construed that PSP or other local law enforcement agency has the authorization to sell or transfer any confiscated firearms in PSP’s or other local law enforcement agency’s possession. Asserts that if PSP or other local law enforcement fails to locate the owner of a confiscated firearm within 120 days after coming into possession of said firearm, or if the owner is prohibited from possessing a firearm, PSP will destroy it. Allows PSP to destroy a confiscated firearm if reasonable efforts to locate the owner have failed. Prohibits firearms from being destroyed if they are being used as evidence in an ongoing litigation and asserts that firearms may be destroyed once litigation has concluded or if a court of competent jurisdiction authorizes it. Mandates firearms must be melted at smelting plants located within the commonwealth. Requires PSP to place confiscated firearms in sealed containers as well as keep and maintain a registry for cataloging all confiscated firearms within PSP’s possession. Provides specified information for cataloging the confiscated firearms. Asserts that confiscated firearms should be destroyed as soon as possible but no less than quarterly. Asserts that PSP may keep confiscated firearms until accumulating a sufficient number of firearms to defray the costs associated with this section, provided the firearms are destroyed within 180 days of coming into PSP’s possession. Effective in 60 days.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
02/12/2025 
H - Introduced
02/12/2025 
H - Referred to - House Judiciary
HB706 - An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for licenses.
Sponsor: Rep. David H. Zimmerman (R)
Summary: (PN 725) Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses), in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for licenses. Permits government authorities of a county to waive fees for an applicant who is an honorably discharged veteran or is 65 years of age or older after consultation with the sheriff or chief of police. Effective in 60 days.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
02/21/2025 
H - Introduced
02/24/2025 
H - Referred to - House Judiciary
HB837 - 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.
Sponsor: Rep. Melissa L. Shusterman (D)
Summary: (PN 867) Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses), in firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for limit on handgun purchases; and establishing the Violence Prevention Account within the General Fund as a nonlapsing, restricted receipt account. Establishes limits on the purchase and sale of handguns. Provides exceptions to the limits. Creates grading for violations. Requires disposition of fines collected by a court to the State Treasurer. Stipulates money in the Violence Prevention Account is to be appropriated on a continuing basis to the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) exclusively for purposes of violence prevention, including youth education and activities designed to prevent violence and grants to law enforcement agencies for equipment and training designed to prevent gun-related injuries. Requires a seller to notify each prospective purchase that the purchase of more than one handgun in a 30-day period is prohibited under this section and of the applicable penalties. Requires handgun purchase history check. Provides definitions. Effective in 60 days.
Position: Oppose
Bill History:
03/07/2025 
H - Introduced
03/10/2025 
H - Referred to - House Judiciary
HB887 - 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.
Sponsor: Rep. Mary Isaacson (D)
Summary: (PN 928) Amends Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 53 (Municipalities Generally), 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. Provides exceptions to limitations on the regulation of firearms and ammunition when carried or transported on any property owned or maintained by a political subdivision. Effective in 60 days.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
03/11/2025 
H - Introduced
03/13/2025 
H - Referred to - House Judiciary
HB912 - An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for licenses.
Sponsor: Rep. Eric Davanzo (R)
Summary: (PN 952) Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses), in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for licenses. Does not require the use of references for application. Removes the provision requiring the sheriff to conduct an investigation of the applicant’s character and reputation in which the applicant will not be likely to act in a manner dangerous to public safety. Orders the sheriff to not keep or retain information relevant to the investigation beyond the initial application and proof of approval for more than 10 days beyond successful issuance or denial of license. Removes the provision regarding a license not being issued to an individual whose character and reputation are such that the individual would be likely to act in a manner dangerous to public safety. Requires the Attorney General to seek to establish reciprocity agreements with every state and may not unilaterally withdraw from any reciprocity agreement. Requires the report concerning reciprocity agreement progress between states to detail the efforts the Attorney General has made to establish reciprocity agreements with other states, and for each state that the commonwealth does not have a reciprocity agreement with, explain the reason why an agreement could not be reached. Stipulates that an applicant denied these rights shall be entitled to attorney fees and costs in any action against the issuing authority to enforce this section. Effective in 60 days.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
03/12/2025 
H - Introduced
03/13/2025 
H - Referred to - House Judiciary
HB983 - 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.
Sponsor: Rep. Craig Williams (R)
Summary: (PN 1073) Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 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. Revises concurrent jurisdiction to prosecute provision for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms. Establishes the Gun Violence Task Force (GVTF) in cities of the first class. Provides powers and duties. Lists the task force’s required minimum membership composition. Permits the inclusion of other individuals determined by the Attorney General. Requires funding from the General Fund appropriations to a joint local state firearm task force in a city of the first class. Stipulates the Attorney General controls the funding. Permits investigatory teams. Requires notice to the task force of any arrest involving violations of sections 6105 or 6111 within 48 hours of arrest or of instituting the action or proceeding. Permits preemptive prosecutorial jurisdiction by the Attorney General. List circumstances to consider for preemptive prosecutorial jurisdiction. Declares where the Attorney General may not assert preemptive prosecutorial jurisdiction. Requires annual reporting. The addition of 18 Pa.C.S. § 6129 is effective in 90 days. The remainder of this act is effective immediately.      
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
03/19/2025 
H - Introduced
03/20/2025 
H - Referred to - House Judiciary
HB1051 - 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 firearm sales surcharge.
Sponsor: Rep. Darisha K. Parker (D)
Summary: (PN 1140) Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses), in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for sale or transfer of firearms, for Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) and for firearm sales surcharge. Repeals duty of seller. Increases fee. Removes PSP duty regarding the 48-hour limitation period when the PICS system is unavailable. Increases firearm surcharge fees. Effective in 60 days.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
03/25/2025 
H - Introduced
03/25/2025 
H - Referred to - House Judiciary
HB1064 - 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.
Sponsor: Rep. Steven R. Malagari (D)
Summary: (PN 1165) Amends the Health Care Facilities Act, in licensing of health care facilities, providing for firearms policy. Requires a health care facility to establish and make publicly accessible a policy regarding the prohibition or acceptance of the possession of firearms or firearm accessories, including ammunition, within or on the premises of the health care facility. Stipulates that if firearms are permitted within or on the premises, the policy shall provide for the safe carrying and storing of firearms at the health care facility and if firearms are not permitted within or on the premises, the policy shall provide for the procedures for employees to follow if an individual enters the premises possessing a firearm. Provides definitions. Effective in 60 days.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
03/26/2025 
H - Introduced
03/31/2025 
H - Referred to - House Health
HB1065 - 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.
Sponsor: Rep. Morgan Cephas (D)
Summary: (PN 1166) Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 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. Provides several definitions. Establishes degrees for offenses for the sale of firearms or firearm parts without serial numbers. Stipulates the sale, purchase or acquisition of a destroyed firearm frame or receiver shall not constitute an offense under this section. Defines “firearm.” Establishes requirements for a federal firearms license regarding privately made firearms. Provides prohibition. Authorizes right to refusal. Explains what the licensee requirements do not apply to. Defines “conspicuous,” “firearm,” “legible” and “properly mark.” Effective in 60 days.     
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
03/26/2025 
H - Introduced
03/31/2025 
H - Referred to - House Judiciary
HB1099 - 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.
Sponsor: Rep. Morgan Cephas (D)
Summary: (PN 1213) Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses), in firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for the offense of undetectable firearms. Adds that is shall be unlawful for a person to manufacture, import, sell, ship, deliver, possess, transfer or receive a firearm constructed entirely of a nonmetal substance, or a firearm that does not include at least one major component of a firearm constructed entirely of a metal substance, including a barrel, slide, cylinder, frame or receiver, which meets specified requirements. Stipulates that an offense under this subsection constitutes a felony of the third degree. Defines “major component.” Effective in 60 days.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
04/01/2025 
H - Introduced
04/01/2025 
H - Referred to - House Judiciary
HB1114 - An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in inchoate crimes, prohibiting the possession of firearm at polling place.
Sponsor: Rep. Tim Brennan (D)
Summary: (PN 1301) Amends Title 51 (Military Affairs), in veterans' pensions and benefits, further providing for blind veteran's pension and for amputee and paralyzed veteran's pension. Revises definitions for “blind veteran,” “discharge papers or separation documents,” and “veteran.” Adds definition for “statement of service.” Increases blind veteran pension amount to $200 per month. Requires the Adjutant General to promulgate regulations as may be necessary to implement this program. Increases amputee and paralyzed veteran pension to $200 per month. Revises definitions for “amputee and paralyzed veteran” and “veteran.” Effective in 60 days. Prior Printer No(s): 1265) (PN 1236) Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses), in inchoate crimes, prohibiting the possession of firearm at polling place. Adds that a person commits an offense if the person knowingly possessing firearms at polling places, real property or parking are and knowingly possessing a firearm in any building, real property or parking area of a polling place holding an election with the intent to use the firearm in commission of a crime or knowingly causes a firearm to be used in the commission of a crime in the building. Provides the grading of the offense as a misdemeanor of the third degree for knowingly possessing a firearm at polling places, a misdemeanor of the first degree for knowingly possessing a firearm at polling places with the intent to use or knowingly causing a firearm to be used in the commission of a crime. Provides for exceptions and for notice requirements. Adds definitions. Effective in 60 days.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
04/02/2025 
H - Introduced
04/03/2025 
H - Referred to - House Judiciary
HB1253 - An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in student supports, further providing for definitions and for student supports; and, in school safety and security, further providing for definitions, for duties of committee, for standardized protocols and for reporting and memorandum of understanding.
Sponsor: Rep. Liz Hanbidge (D)
Summary: (PN 1399) Amends the Public School Code, in student supports, further providing for definitions and for student supports; and, in school safety and security, further providing for definitions, for duties of committee, for standardized protocols and for reporting and memorandum of understanding. Provides definitions. Requires nonpublic schools to use 1302-B forms developed by the Department of Education (PDE) and the School Safety and Security Committee to report incidents involving acts of violence or the possession of weapons on school property. Provides additional duties for the committee relating to nonpublic schools and compliant incident reporting. Outlines additional regulations relating to nonpublic schools, relating to model memoranda of understanding and protocol for law enforcement notification when an offense occurs on school property. Outlines content requirements for incident reports in nonpublic schools. Outlines duties of chief school administrators and law enforcement agencies with jurisdiction over school property for nonpublic schools, including the formation of an advisory committee. Prohibits this act from limiting a nonpublic school from reporting a crime conducted by a child with a disability to the appropriate authorities. Provides penalties for nonpublic schools that fail to comply with the provisions in this section. Effective in 60 days.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
04/15/2025 
H - Introduced
04/17/2025 
H - Referred to - House Education
HB1443 - 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 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 and for licensing of dealers.
Sponsor: Rep. Melissa L. Shusterman (D)
Summary: (PN 1690) Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 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 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 and for licensing of dealers. Provides definitions for “3-D printed firearm” and “3-D printer.” Adds 3-D printed firearms to the definition of “firearm.” Asserts that a person may not use a 3-D printer to create a firearm or any piece or part of a firearm unless the person possesses a license to manufacture firearms. Adds that 3-D printed firearms must include a serial number. Provides penalties for the illegal manufacturing of 3-D printed firearms. Effective in 60 days.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
05/12/2025 
H - Introduced
05/13/2025 
H - Referred to - House Judiciary
HB1486 - 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.
Sponsor: Rep. Jason Dawkins (D)
Summary: (PN 1740) Amends Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure), in bonds and recognizances, providing for bail in illegal firearm offenses in city of the first class. Provides that for defendants who have been charged with possession of an illegal firearm or for committing an offense with an illegal firearm in a city of the first class to be granted bail from custody by posting bail, for the first offense, a sum equal to 10% of the full amount of bail; for the second offense a sum equal to 50% of the full amount of the bail; and for the third or subsequent offense a sum equal to 100% of the full amount of the bail. Effective in 60 days.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
05/16/2025 
H - Introduced
05/21/2025 
H - Referred to - House Judiciary
HB1508 - 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.
Sponsor: Rep. Kathleen C. Tomlinson (R)
Summary: (PN 1765) Amends Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure), in sentencing, providing for sentences for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms. Establishes sentences for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms. Outlines the specific grading and sentence guidelines, including a mandatory term of imprisonment of at least 11 months if the person, unless the conviction is graded as a felony conviction, where the sentence is at least five years of total confinement, if during the commission of the current offense the person had previously been convicted. Adds that if the person, during the commission of the current offense, has previously been convicted of two or more violations arising from separate criminal actions, the minimum sentence is set to at least 15 years of total confinement. Provides that an offender sentenced to a mandatory minimum sentence under this section is sentenced to a maximum sentence equal to twice the minimum sentence. Prohibits eligibility for parole until the minimum term of imprisonment is served. Outlines the application of mandatory minimum penalty requirements and the procedures. Allows for appeals by the commonwealth. Effective in 60 days.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
05/28/2025 
H - Introduced
05/29/2025 
H - Referred to - House Judiciary
HB1565 - An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in terms and courses of study, providing for instructions in firearm safety.
Sponsor: Rep. Jacob D. Banta (R)
Summary: No summary available yet.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
06/05/2025 
H - Introduced
06/05/2025 
H - Referred to - House Education
HCO25 - Defending Due Process by Prohibiting Red Flag Laws
Sponsor: Rep. Robert Leadbeter (R)
Summary: Aims to prohibit Red Flag laws in Pennsylvania.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
12/02/2024 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
HCO127 - Mandatory Jail Time for Illegal Possession of a Firearm (Previously HB1592)
Sponsor: Rep. Kathleen C. Tomlinson (R)
Summary: Aims to impose a new mandatory minimum sentence for previously convicted offenders found to be illegally in possession of a firearm.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
12/02/2024 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
05/28/2025 
H - Introduced HB1508
HCO132 - Background Checks for Firearms
Sponsor: Rep. Perry S. Warren (D)
Summary: Requires background checks for all guns. 
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
12/03/2024 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
HCO158 - Extreme Risk Protection Orders
Sponsor: Rep. Jennifer O'Mara (D)
Summary: Aims to provide for Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs). 
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
12/03/2024 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
HCO159 - Statewide Gun Buyback Program
Sponsor: Rep. Jose Giral (D)
Summary: Requires the Office of Attorney General to establish a statewide gun buyback program with the Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
12/03/2024 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
HCO245 - Civil Liability for Failure to Report Lost and Stolen Firearms
Sponsor: Rep. Perry S. Warren (D)
Summary: Aims to require firearm owners to report the loss or theft of a firearm within 24 hours of the discovery of the loss or theft, and providing that firearm owners that fail to file reports may be held civilly liable for damages resulting from crimes committed with their lost or stolen firearm.  
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
12/03/2024 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
HCO263 - Protecting Firearms Purchase Data (former HB 774)
Sponsor: Rep. Perry A. Stambaugh (R)
Summary: Aims to prohibit the Pennsylvania State Police from sharing any information relating to firearms purchases that occur in the commonwealth with any individual or entity, including the federal government.
Position: Support
Bill History:
12/04/2024 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
02/04/2025 
H - Introduced HB483
HCO280 - Second Amendment Preservation Act
Sponsor: Rep. Stephanie Borowicz (R)
Summary: Prohibits the enforcement of any new federal restriction, prohibition or registration requirement for firearms, magazines and ammunition. Also prohibits the use of any state or local resources to enforce any new federal restriction, prohibition or registration requirement on the purchase or ownership of firearms, and firearm accessories.
Position: Support
Bill History:
12/04/2024 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
HCO305 - School Armed Guard Protection Act (Former HB 227)
Sponsor: Rep. Stephanie Borowicz (R)
Summary: Requires an armed guard to be present in each school building during school hours and after school activities.  
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
12/05/2024 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
02/13/2025 
H - Introduced HB579
HCO315 - Sales and Use Tax Exemption on Firearms and Ammunition (Former HB 241)
Sponsor: Rep. Stephanie Borowicz (R)
Summary: Excludes the purchase of a firearm and ammunition from state Sales and Use Tax.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
12/05/2024 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
02/13/2025 
H - Introduced HB582
HCO339 - Firearm Policies in Healthcare Facilities (former HB1566)
Sponsor: Rep. Steven R. Malagari (D)
Summary: Aims to require certain health care facilities, like hospitals and psychiatric facilities, to create and maintain a publicly accessible policy on the acceptance or prohibition of the possession of firearms and firearm accessories.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
12/06/2024 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
03/26/2025 
H - Introduced HB1064
HCO394 - Gun Violence Awareness Month - June 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Carol Kazeem (D)
Summary: Resolution designating June 2025 as gun violence awareness month in Pennsylvania.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
12/09/2024 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
02/06/2025 
H - Introduced HR57
HCO461 - Prohibiting Firearm Purchases for Terrorists and Suspected Terrorists
Sponsor: Rep. Perry S. Warren (D)
Summary: Aims to prohibit terrorists and suspected terrorists from purchasing firearms.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
12/10/2024 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
HCO525 - Firearms on Local Government Property
Sponsor: Rep. Mary Isaacson (D)
Summary: Allows political subdivisions to regulate the possession and transportation of firearms when carried or transported on public grounds, including but not limited to buildings, parks, and conveyances or vehicle
Position: Oppose
Bill History:
12/11/2024 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
03/12/2025 
H - Introduced HB887
HCO527 - Destroying Confiscated or Recovered Firearms
Sponsor: Rep. Mary Isaacson (D)
Summary: Mandates that law enforcement agencies in Pennsylvania make reasonable efforts to identify and return all firearms to their rightful and lawful owners.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
12/11/2024 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
02/12/2025 
H - Introduced HB604
HCO552 - Banning Ghost Guns & Prohibiting Undetectable Firearms
Sponsor: Rep. Morgan Cephas (D)
Summary: Aims to ban ghost gun parts and guns without serial numbers.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
12/12/2024 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
03/26/2025 
H - Introduced HB1065
04/01/2025 
H - Introduced HB1099
HCO656 - Protecting the Public from 3-D Printed Guns
Sponsor: Rep. Melissa L. Shusterman (D)
Summary: Ensures 3D-printed firearms are treated as standard firearms under Pennsylvania’s laws and regulations. 
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
12/17/2024 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
HCO740 - Constitutional Carry of a Firearm
Sponsor: No primary sponsor.
Summary: Creates a two-tiered system for the concealed carrying of firearms for lawful purposes in Pennsylvania.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
02/03/2025 
H - Introduced HB454
HCO766 - Establishing a Gun Violence Task Force
Sponsor: Rep. Jared G. Solomon (D)
Summary: Establishes a Gun Violence Task Force in every county that suffers from high rates of firearm deaths. 
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
12/20/2024 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
02/11/2025 
H - Introduced HB568
HCO879 - Protecting the Public from 3-D Printed Guns
Sponsor: Rep. Melissa L. Shusterman (D)
Summary: Ensures 3D-printed firearms are treated as standard firearms under Pennsylvania’s laws and regulations. Prohibits anyone from printing a firearm without a license from the federal government to manufacture firearms.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
01/03/2025 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
05/13/2025 
H - Introduced HB1443
HCO947 - Requiring Identification to Enter Gun Shows (Former HB1563)
Sponsor: Rep. Amen Brown (D)
Summary: Aims to require all attendees at Pennsylvania gun shows to present valid identification prior to entering the show.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
01/09/2025 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
HCO983 - Semi-Automatic Rifle Public Safety
Sponsor: Rep. Melissa L. Shusterman (D)
Summary: Prohibits anyone under the age of 21 from purchasing a semi-automatic rifle capable of holding more than five rounds of ammunition.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
01/10/2025 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
HCO1050 - Concealed Firearms License Fee Waiver (prior HB 566, 2023-2024)
Sponsor: Rep. David H. Zimmerman (R)
Summary: Permits the governing body of a county, after consultation with the sheriff, to waive the fee that is imposed for the issuance of a license to carry a concealed firearm, where the applicant is an honorably discharged veteran or a person who is 65 years of age or older.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
01/14/2025 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
02/21/2025 
H - Introduced HB706
HCO1067 - Preemption Legislation (former HB 63)
Sponsor: Rep. Josh Bashline (R)
Summary: Aims to improve enforcement of Pennsylvania’s current state preemption over local firearms and ammunition regulations. 
Position: Support
Bill History:
01/15/2025 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
02/10/2025 
H - Introduced HB548
HCO1121 - Illegal Firearm Trafficking in Pennsylvania
Sponsor: Rep. Melissa L. Shusterman (D)
Summary: Places a limit on purchases of handguns in Pennsylvania, allowing one handgun per person within any 30-day period. 
Position: Oppose
Bill History:
01/17/2025 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
03/07/2025 
H - Introduced HB837
HCO1338 - Firearm License Streamlining Act
Sponsor: Rep. Eric Davanzo (R)
Summary: Aims to remove the “character and reputation” provision contained in Title 18 Section 6109(e)(1) and remove the requirement that an applicant include personal references on the LTCF application.
Position: Support
Bill History:
01/28/2025 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
03/12/2025 
H - Introduced HB912
HCO1366 - Firearm Safety Education
Sponsor: Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R)
Summary: Enables the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) to develop an age-appropriate curriculum for K-8 students on what steps to take if they come across an unsecured firearm. 
Position: Support
Bill History:
01/29/2025 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
HCO1514 - Creating Firearm Eligibility Licenses
Sponsor: Rep. Emily Kinkead (D)
Summary: Aims to require individuals to obtain a firearm eligibility license prior to purchasing a gun. 
Position: Oppose
Bill History:
02/11/2025 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
HCO1648 - Resolution Calling for the Repeal of the Museum Commission’s Unlawful Firearms Policy
Sponsor: Rep. Rob W. Kauffman (R)
Summary: Resolution urging the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission to rescind its policy prohibiting the possession of firearms on the premises of the State Museum of Pennsylvania.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
02/24/2025 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
HCO1655 - Improving the Pennsylvania Instant Check System (PICS)
Sponsor: Rep. Darisha K. Parker (D)
Summary: Removes the 48-hour limitation that the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) currently has when the Instant Check System (PICS) is unavailable, prohibiting firearm purchases during these times; and increases the fee that firearm sellers and purchasers pay.
Position: Oppose
Bill History:
02/25/2025 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
03/25/2025 
H - Introduced HB1051
HCO1791 - Prohibiting Firearms at Polling Places
Sponsor: Rep. Tim Brennan (D)
Summary: Prohibits the carrying of firearms at all polling places with the exception of law enforcement officers and military personnel who are on duty while at polling locations.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
03/10/2025 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
04/02/2025 
H - Introduced HB1114
HCO1931 - Banning Future Sales of Assault Weapons
Sponsor: Rep. Ben V. Sanchez (D)
Summary: Bans assault weapons with exceptions for members of the U.S. Armed Forces, Reserve, National Guard or law enforcement while performing and traveling to and from official duties.
Position: Oppose
Bill History:
03/25/2025 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
HCO1932 - Reporting Lost and Stolen Firearms
Sponsor: Rep. Ben V. Sanchez (D)
Summary: Requires owners or individuals lawfully in possession of a firearm who lose or suffer theft of a weapon to report it to law enforcement within 72 hours of its disappearance.
Position: Oppose
Bill History:
03/25/2025 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
HCO2042 - Gun Safety in Schools
Sponsor: Rep. Jacob D. Banta (R)
Summary: Provides for gun safety education. 
Position: Support
Bill History:
04/10/2025 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
06/05/2025 
H - Introduced HB1565
HCO2272 - Keeping Semi-Automatic Assault Rifles Away from Children
Sponsor: Rep. Melissa L. Shusterman (D)
Summary: Prohibits anyone under the age of 21 from purchasing a semi-automatic assault rifle that has the capacity to accept a detachable magazine containing more than five rounds of ammunition.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
05/29/2025 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
HR57 - A Resolution designating the month of June 2025 as "Gun Violence Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Rep. Carol Kazeem (D)
Summary: (PN 502) Resolution designating the month of June 2025 as "Gun Violence Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
02/04/2025 
H - Introduced
02/05/2025 
H - Referred to - House Judiciary
SB37 - 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.
Sponsor: Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D)
Summary: (PN 17) Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses), in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms. Applies additional sections and enumerated offenses to persons not permitted to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms. Effective in 60 days.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
01/22/2025 
S - Introduced
01/22/2025 
S - Referred to - Senate Judiciary
SB39 - 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.
Sponsor: Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D)
Summary: (PN 18) Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses), in inchoate crimes, providing for the offense of possession of firearm or other dangerous weapon in public recreation area. Defines the offense. Establishes gradings of the offense. Provides for exceptions. Explains that nothing in the section may be construed to restrict the rights of the owner of a private recreation area to implement policies relating to dangerous weapons in the private recreation area. Defines “dangerous weapon,” “firearm,” “private recreation area” and “public recreation area.” Effective in 60 days.
Position: Oppose
Bill History:
01/22/2025 
S - Introduced
01/22/2025 
S - Referred to - Senate Judiciary
SB40 - 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.
Sponsor: Sen. John I. Kane (D)
Summary: (PN 791) The Do-Not-Sell Firearm Registry Act provides 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 imposes penalties. Adds definitions. Establishes the Do-Not-Sell firearm registry within the Pennsylvania State Police and requires the state police to verify the identity of a registrant, prevent unauthorized disclosure of registrants and inform the registrant of the legal effects of registration. Outlines form requirements and allows for email notification. Establishes unlawful sale or delivery of firearms to a registrant as an unlawful activity punishable by a fine up to $10,000 and imprisonment for no more than one year. Outlines the removal processes from the registry via request or court order. Outlines the unlawful activities, including inquiries, discrimination, unlawful disclosure and providing false information. Provides for confidentiality and for the opportunity for individuals to register, outlining possible registration locations. Allows the Department of Health to publicize and advertise information regarding the list. Effective in 60 days.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
05/12/2025 
S - Introduced
05/12/2025 
S - Referred to - Senate Judiciary
SB42 - 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; and imposing penalties.
Sponsor: Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D)
Summary: (PN 15) Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 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; and imposing penalties. Defines “3-D printer firearm” and “3-D printer.” Adds to several definitions in various sections in Title 18 to include “3-D printer firearm” or “3-D printer.” Prohibits a person from using a 3-D printer to create a firearm or any piece or part of a firearm unless the person possesses a license to manufacture firearms under 18 U.S.C. § 923(a) (relating to licensing). Requires a manufacturer’s serial number on the 3-D printed firearm or any piece of the 3-D printed firearm. Establishes penalties for violations. Applies the definition of “firearm,” to have the same meaning as in section 6105(i) (relating to persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms). Effective in 60 days.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
01/22/2025 
S - Introduced
01/22/2025 
S - Referred to - Senate Judiciary
SB43 - An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for definitions.
Sponsor: Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D)
Summary: (PN 16) Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses), in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for definitions. Defines “frame or receiver,” providing examples of a “frame or receiver.” Effective immediately.
Position: Oppose
Bill History:
01/22/2025 
S - Introduced
01/22/2025 
S - Referred to - Senate Judiciary
SB47 - 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.
Sponsor: Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D)
Summary: (PN 20) Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses), in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for the offense of sale or transfer of firearms. Mandates any person, licensed importer, licensed dealer or licensed manufacturer who knowingly and intentionally sells, delivers or transfers a firearm to be criminally liable for any crime or attempted crime in which the firearm is used and liable in the amount of the civil judgment for injuries suffered by any person who is injured during any crime or attempted crime in which the firearm is used. Effective in 60 days.
Position: Oppose
Bill History:
01/22/2025 
S - Introduced
01/22/2025 
S - Referred to - Senate Judiciary
SB121 - An Act providing for the establishment and funding of a center to conduct research on gun violence in this Commonwealth.
Sponsor: Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D)
Summary: (PN 71) The Center for Gun Violence Research Act provides for the establishment and funding of the Center for Gun Violence Research to research gun violence in this commonwealth. Provides that the center shall be administered by a university selected by the governor with the mission of conducting dependent, non-partisan academic research on gun violence in this commonwealth and providing policymakers, including the General Assembly, the governor, state agencies and local governments, with scientific evidence to develop sound gun violence prevention policies and programs. Provides that proposals for the location and operation of the center shall be solicited through a request in which universities shall submit proposals in the form and time period as established by the evaluation committee established under subsection (e). Requires proposals to be opened in a manner that avoids disclosure of the proposal’s contents to competing offerors and an evaluation committee will be established to review all proposals and make recommendations to the governor as provided under subsection (h). Directs the center to work continuously with the governor, General Assembly and local governments to identify, implement and evaluate innovative gun violence prevention policies and programs and to conduct basic, translational and transformative research using scientific-based methods to develop and analyze gun violence prevention policies and programs and shall conduct interdisciplinary research. Adds that each state agency, county district attorney's office, local police department and county or municipal health department shall provide to the center, upon request, the data necessary for the center to conduct the research required under this act and biennially, the center shall submit a report to the governor and the General Assembly on the center's activities, including research projects completed during the prior two years, current research projects and other information the center deems relevant. Directs the center to maintain a publicly accessible website and post all of the center's completed research. Provides that the General Assembly shall annually provide an appropriation to fund the activities of the center. Allows the center to supplement the center's own research by awarding competitive grants to nonprofit organizations that conduct gun violence research to be awarded on scientific merit. Requires the university housing the center to, on an annual basis, submit a request for funding to the Office of the Budget for inclusion in the governor's budget proposal. Effective in 60 days.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
01/22/2025 
S - Introduced
01/22/2025 
S - Referred to - Senate State Government
SB122 - 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.
Sponsor: Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D)
Summary: (PN 72) Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses), in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for sale or transfer of firearms to specify the meaning of the term “firearm” by referring to it as any weapon which is designed to or may readily be converted to expel any projectile by the action of an explosive or the frame or receiver of any such weapon; and abrogating the provisions of 37 Pa. Code to the extent that they are inconsistent with the amendment of 18 Pa.C.S. § 6111(f)(1) and (2). Effective in 60 days.
Position: Oppose
Bill History:
01/22/2025 
S - Introduced
01/22/2025 
S - Referred to - Senate Judiciary
SB148 - An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for licenses.
Sponsor: Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D)
Summary: (PN 95) Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses), in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for licenses. Adds the statement, “I have successfully completed a firearms safety course as required by law,” to an application form. Prohibits a license from being issued to an individual who has not demonstrated competence with a firearm per subsection (e.1). Establishes firearm competency and examples of competency. Requires evidence of qualification. Requires course records to be maintained certifying a person or instructor observed a student safely handle and discharge the firearm. Mandates the record be retained for two years following course completion. Effective in 60 days.
Position: Oppose
Bill History:
01/22/2025 
S - Introduced
01/22/2025 
S - Referred to - Senate Judiciary
SB178 - 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.
Sponsor: Sen. Jay Costa (D)
Summary: (PN 117) Amends the Protecting Pennsylvania’s Investments Act, amending the title of the act to include assault weapons manufacturers; further providing for the definitions of “assault weapon,” “assault weapons manufacturer,” “assault weapons manufacturing activities” and “substantial action specific to assault weapons manufacturing;” and providing for identification of assault weapons manufacturers, for required actions related to assault weapons manufacturers and for reporting relating to assault weapons manufacturers. Requires identification of all assault weapons manufacturers and their placement on an assault weapons manufacturers list. Provides procedures for assault weapons manufacturers and engagement from the public fund. Provides for the divestment from the public fund. Prohibits a public fund from acquiring securities of an assault weapons manufacturer on the public fund's assault weapons manufacturers list. Provides that nothing in this act shall apply to the public fund holdings in alternative investments or indirect holdings. Requires public fund reporting, outlining the contents of the report and mandating annual updates to the report. Effective immediately.  
Position: Oppose
Bill History:
01/24/2025 
S - Introduced
01/24/2025 
S - Referred to - Senate Finance
SB200 - 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; imposing duties on the Pennsylvania State Police; and imposing penalties.
Sponsor: Sen. Steven J. Santarsiero (D)
Summary: (PN 888) Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 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; imposing duties on the Pennsylvania State Police; and imposing penalties. Stipulates that no individual may possess, manufacture, import, sell or transfer an assault weapon or large capacity magazine. Provides for certificate of possession. Provides for application for certificate of possession made by the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP). Specifies that a certification of possession be valid for a period of five years unless extended or revoked. Provides further terms of certificate of possession. Provides duty to secure an assault weapon. Provides duties for individuals who obtain ownership of an assault weapon by bequest. Provides for revocation of a certificate of possession by PSP or other law enforcement. Stipulates duties of PSP. Provides exceptions. Provides penalties. Provides for defenses to a prosecution. Provides definitions. Establishes the Firearms and Ammunition Buyback Program within PSP. Permits law enforcement agencies to develop and implement a municipal gun buyback program that conforms to rules and regulations. Effective in 60 days.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
06/03/2025 
S - Introduced
06/03/2025 
S - Referred to - Senate Judiciary
SB208 - 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.
Sponsor: Sen. Amanda M. Cappelletti (D)
Summary: (PN 155) Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses), in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for sale or transfer of firearms. Places a 72-hour waiting period for firearm delivery or transfer. Provides that the waiting period shall not apply to a transfer between spouses, a parent and child or a grandparent and grandchild who is otherwise eligible to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer a firearm under section 6105 (relating to persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms). Removes the application of section provision. Effective in 60 days.
Position: Oppose
Bill History:
01/29/2025 
S - Introduced
01/29/2025 
S - Referred to - Senate Judiciary
SB209 - 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.
Sponsor: Sen. Amanda M. Cappelletti (D)
Summary: (PN 156) Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses), in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for licenses, providing for liability insurance and further providing for sale or transfer of firearms. Requires an individual to obtain and provide a certificate of liability insurance verifying that the individual has a valid insurance policy insuring against injury to persons or property that may arise out of the use of a firearm covered by the license, before possessing, using, manufacturing, controlling, selling or transferring or be issued a license under section 6109 (relating to licenses). Provides insurance policy requirements and notice of insurance. Requires insurer to carry insurance identification certificate. Provides for a license reissuance fee. Requires firearm liability insurance for foreign concealed weapons. Establishes penalties for noncompliance. Effective in 180 days.
Position: Oppose
Bill History:
01/29/2025 
S - Introduced
01/29/2025 
S - Referred to - Senate Judiciary
SB242 - 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.
Sponsor: Sen. Doug Mastriano (R)
Summary: (PN 195) The Right-to-Bear-Arms Protection Act provides 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 imposes penalties. Provides findings and declarations. Defines “federal action,” “firearm accessory,” “registry” and “state actor.” Specifies that a federal action created or taking effect after December 31, 2020, shall be unenforceable within this commonwealth if the federal action attempts to register, restrict or ban the ownership or purchase of a firearm, magazine of a firearm, firearm accessory or ammunition, or to reclassify the firearm, accessory or magazine ex post facto where the result is to prohibit or restrict continued ownership or common use. Prohibits an attempt by the federal government to create a registry regarding a firearm, component or accessory, ammunition or magazine within this commonwealth. Outlines duty, immunity and penalty. Directs the attorney general or a district attorney to prosecute violations. Allows an affected party to bring a private action for a violation. Provides for grant funds and forfeitures. Requires the attorney general to defend a resident of this commonwealth who is prosecuted by the federal government for a violation of federal law that attempts to register, restrict or ban the ownership or purchase of a firearm, magazine of a firearm, firearm accessory or ammunition that is retained in this commonwealth. Establishes that the provisions of this act are severable. Effective in 30 days.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
02/13/2025 
S - Introduced
02/13/2025 
S - Referred to - Senate Judiciary
SB246 - An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in student supports, providing for parental and employee notification of certain incidents.
Sponsor: Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R)
Summary: (PN 764) Amends the Public School Code, in student supports, adding a section to provide for parental and employee notification of certain incidents. Replaces the language of section 1303.2 A regarding parental and employe notification of weapon incidents, outlining the requirements for parental and employee notification of certain incidents. Adds that if an incident involves the possession of a weapon or damage to school property and occurs at a school building, notification may be limited. Requires notification of school employees and parents and guardians of the students involved in an incident as outlined in subsection (A)(2) and (3). Asserts that the school entity’s, nonpublic school’s or private school’s notification to parents or guardians or school employees under this section shall not contain personally identifiable information about a student in compliance with 20 U.S.C. § 1232g (relating to family educational and privacy rights), providing exceptions. Inserts nonpublic school and private school throughout the language of the act. Defines “nonpublic school,” “school entity,” “school property” and strikes the definition of “private school.” Effective in 60 days. (Prior PN: 199, 752)       (PN 752) Amends the Public School Code, in student supports, adding a section to provide for parental and employee notification of weapon incidents. Outlines the violations in which a school entity, nonpublic school or private school shall notify parents and guardians and school employees of an incident involving the possession of a weapon on any school property and establishes what shall apply. Specifies what nothing in the section shall be construed to do. Asserts that the school entity’s, nonpublic school’s or private school’s notification to parents or guardians or school employees under this section shall not contain personally identifiable information about a student in compliance with 20 U.S.C. § 1232g (relating to family educational and privacy rights), providing exceptions. Inserts nonpublic school and private school throughout the language of the act. Defines “nonpublic school,” “private school,” “school entity” and “school property.” Effective in 60 days. (Prior PN: 199)   (PN 199) Amends the Public School Code, in student supports, adding a section to provide for parental and employee notification of weapon incidents. Outlines the violations in which a school entity shall notify parents and guardians and school employees of an incident involving the possession of a weapon on any school property and establishes what shall apply. Specifies what nothing in the section shall be construed to do. Asserts that the school entity's notification to parents or guardians or school employees under this section shall not contain personally identifiable information about a student in compliance with 20 U.S.C. § 1232g (relating to family educational and privacy rights), providing exceptions. Defines “school entity” and “school property.” Effective in 60 days.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
02/13/2025 
S - Introduced
02/13/2025 
S - Referred to - Senate Education
05/02/2025 
S - Meeting Scheduled - 05/06/2025, 10:30 AM - Voting Meeting (Senate Education), Room 8E-A, East Wing
05/06/2025 
S - Voted Favorably From Committee as Amended - Senate Education
05/06/2025 
S - Reported as amended - Senate Education
05/06/2025 
S - First consideration
05/07/2025 
S - Second consideration
05/09/2025 
S - Meeting Scheduled - 05/12/2025 - Voting Meeting (Senate Appropriations), Rules Committee Conference Room
05/12/2025 
S - Re-referred to - Senate Appropriations
05/12/2025 
S - Voted Favorably From Committee  - Senate Appropriations
05/12/2025 
S - Re-reported as committed - Senate Appropriations
05/12/2025 
S - Laid out for discussion
05/12/2025 
S - Amended on third consideration 
05/13/2025 
S - Laid out for discussion
05/13/2025 
S - Third consideration and final passage 
05/13/2025 
H - Referred to - House Education
SB262 - 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.
Sponsor: Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D)
Summary: (PN 214) Amends Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure), in actions, proceedings and other matters generally, adding Chapter 62B to provide for extreme risk protection orders. Provides several definitions. Establishes an action known as a petition for an extreme risk protection order. Provides who can file an extreme risk protection order. Stipulates what the petition must include. Accounts for the effect of existing orders and pending actions. Requires good faith effort to provide notice to family and household members and what the notice shall state. Permits omission of address if there is a harm risk to the petitioner. Prohibits fees and bonds. Provides jurisdiction. Establishes procedure. Provides ex parte orders. Requires service of orders. Permits termination and renewal of orders. Requires surrender of firearms. Establishes duties of law enforcement officers. Provides penalties for failure to complete surrender of firearms. Establishes duty of Pennsylvania State Police (PSP). Provides for the return and disposal of firearms. Requires reporting of orders. Establishes penalties. Stipulates that this chapter does not affect the ability of a law enforcement officer to remove a firearm or firearm license from a person or conduct a search and seizure for firearms under other lawful authority. Explains that nothing in this chapter shall be construed to impose criminal or civil liability on any person or entity for acts or omissions related to obtaining an extreme risk protection order or ex parte extreme risk protection order, including, but not limited to, reporting, declining to report, investigating, declining to investigate, filing or declining to file a petition under this chapter. Provides for instructional and informational material. Requires PSP to establish a statewide registry of extreme risk protection orders and shall maintain a complete and systematic record and index of all valid ex parte and final extreme risk protection orders filed under subsection (b). Lists what the registry must include. Provides prothonotary duty and registry availability. Mandates an annual report to be compiled by the PSP. Asserts that foreign extreme risk protection orders have the presumption of validity in the commonwealth. Establishes immunity for entities from civil liability for good faith conduct. Effective in 60 days. 
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
02/20/2025 
S - Introduced
02/20/2025 
S - Referred to - Senate Judiciary
SB337 - 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.
Sponsor: Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R)
Summary: (PN 273) Amends the Tax Reform Code, 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. Effective in 60 days.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
02/26/2025 
S - Introduced
02/26/2025 
S - Referred to - Senate Finance
SB348 - 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.
Sponsor: Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione (D)
Summary: (PN 285) Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses), in firearms and other dangerous articles, adding a section to provide for report of theft or loss of firearm; and imposing a penalty. Requires an owner or other person lawfully in possession of a firearm who suffers the loss or theft of a firearm to report the facts and circumstances of the loss or theft to the police department having jurisdiction where the loss or theft occurred within 24 hours of the discovery of the loss or theft. Outlines the information the person making the report shall provide. Directs the officer or police department receiving the report to forward notice of the loss or theft with the information obtained to the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP). Requires PSP to receive, collect and file the forwarded information. Adds that PSP shall cooperate with and undertake to furnish or make the information available to all law enforcement agencies in this commonwealth to coordinate law enforcement efforts to locate the firearms. Provides that a person who violates these provisions commits a summary offense punishable by a fine of not more than $500. Effective in 60 days.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
02/26/2025 
S - Introduced
02/26/2025 
S - Referred to - Senate Judiciary
SB357 - 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 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; in protection of property and persons, further providing for loaded firearms in vehicles; and making editorial changes.
Sponsor: Sen. Cris Dush (R)
Summary: (PN 546) Amends Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 23 (Domestic Relations) and 34 (Game), 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 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; in protection of property and persons, further providing for loaded firearms in vehicles; and making editorial changes. Asserts an offense under (a)(1) is classified as a summary offense if the person is a peace officer. Asserts peace officers will temporarily check firearms at court facilities. Declares the right to bear arms within the commonwealth with option licensure available. Defines “firearm.” Asserts that the purpose of the sportsman‘s firearm permit, available to those 18 and over who have obtained the proper licensure. Asserts the validity of the permit for five years when carrying a firearm in conjunction with the proper licensure. Requires Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) to furnish the application form with additional details. Provides fee information. Asserts anyone selling a sportsman’s firearm permit in excess of the determined amount commits a summary offense. Outlines additional purposes of the sportsman's firearm permit. Allows individuals 21 years of age or older to apply to the proper issuing authority for a license to carry a firearm, and if the individual is not a resident of this commonwealth, they will go to the proper issuing authority of any county. Asserts the application and process for a license to carry a firearm will be uniform within the commonwealth. Provides contents of the application form. Outlines pre-issuance investigations and issuance of permits. Outlines terms of licenses including license grants, denials, fees and immunity. Provides information on temporary emergency licenses. Asserts that the provisions in subsection (a) do not apply to a peace officer. Provides additional details regarding proof of licensure and exceptions. Effective in 60 days.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
04/04/2025 
S - Introduced
04/04/2025 
S - Referred to - Senate Judiciary
SB489 - 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.
Sponsor: Sen. Maria Collett (D)
Summary: (PN 468) Amends Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 53 (Municipalities Generally), 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. Prohibits political subdivisions from regulating the possession or transfer of firearms or ammunition when carried out or transported for purposes not prohibited in this commonwealth. Allows political subdivisions, by ordinance, to regulate the possession or transfer of firearms or ammunition when carried out or transported to property owned or maintained by the political subdivision including buildings, parks and vehicles. Effective in 60 days.
Position: Oppose
Bill History:
03/21/2025 
S - Introduced
03/21/2025 
S - Referred to - Senate Local Government
SB556 - 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.
Sponsor: Sen. Cris Dush (R)
Summary: (PN 598) Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses), in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for registration of firearms; and imposing penalties. Prohibits local governments, other political subdivisions, law enforcement officials or employees from creating or maintaining a firearm ownership registry. Prohibits a payment settlement entity, merchant-acquiring entity, third-party settlement organization or any facility processing payment card payments from classifying a merchant as a seller of firearms or ammunition. Asserts that violations of these provisions will result in a third-degree felony. Requires the Department of Banking and Securities to investigate alleged violations and impose penalties as necessary. Defines “firearm.” Effective in 60 days.
Position: Support
Bill History:
04/09/2025 
S - Introduced
04/09/2025 
S - Referred to - Senate Judiciary
SB559 - 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.
Sponsor: Sen. John I. Kane (D)
Summary: (PN 551) Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses), in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for definitions and for possession of firearm by minor; and making editorial changes. Provides definitions. Prohibits anyone under 21 years of age from possessing, purchasing or transporting an assault weapon. Provides an exception for firearms for members of the armed services, authorized weapon-carrying officers and vested peace officers. Asserts that any individual over the age of 21 who knowingly provides an assault weapon to an individual under the age of 21 commits a third-degree felony. Requires any assault weapon possessed by an individual under 21 years of age to be seized by law enforcement. Effective in 60 days.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
04/04/2025 
S - Introduced
04/04/2025 
S - Referred to - Senate Judiciary
SB652 - An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general principals of justification, further providing for definitions.
Sponsor: Sen. Patrick J. Stefano (R)
Summary: (PN 663) Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses), in general principals of justification, further providing for definitions. Replaces language under the definition of dwelling and adds language to include a parcel of land to the property lines and any buildings or structures erected thereon, of whatever form, regardless of whether movable or temporary, which is for the time being the home or place of lodging of the actor. Effective in 60 days.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
04/21/2025 
S - Introduced
04/21/2025 
S - Referred to - Senate Judiciary
SB668 - 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; and imposing penalties.
Sponsor: Sen. John I. Kane (D)
Summary: (PN 681) Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses), in firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for identification required for purchase of firearm ammunition; and imposing penalties. Provides that a purchaser or transferee has to present an official form or photographic identification, such as a driver’s license or official Pennsylvania or government photo identification card, to obtain firearm ammunition. Provides exceptions for individuals of recognized religious sects or communities who forbid or discourage photographs. Establishes penalties for first, second, third and subsequent offenses. Provides prohibitions for ammunition sales for 30 days for sellers following a third or subsequent offense. Effective in 60 days.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
04/28/2025 
S - Introduced
04/28/2025 
S - Referred to - Senate Judiciary
SB694 - An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for licenses.
Sponsor: Sen. Michele Brooks (R)
Summary: (PN 704) Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses), in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for licenses. Adds that fees provided under paragraphs (1) and (3) of Section 6109 regarding license fees shall be waived for an applicant who is active duty or an honorably discharged veteran of the armed forces of the United States. Effective in 60 days.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
04/28/2025 
S - Introduced
04/28/2025 
S - Referred to - Senate Judiciary
SB768 - 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.
Sponsor: Sen. Steven J. Santarsiero (D)
Summary: (PN 827) Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 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. Provides for storage requirements of firearms when the person resides with a person who cannot legally possess a firearm, including with a device that prevents the firearm from being discharged without first deactivating or removing the device, with a locking mechanism, or in a securely locked box or container. Provides for exceptions and penalties and outlines defenses to prosecution. Effective in 60 days.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
05/22/2025 
S - Introduced
05/22/2025 
S - Referred to - Senate Judiciary
SB769 - 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.
Sponsor: Sen. Steven J. Santarsiero (D)
Summary: (PN 828) Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses), in firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for safe storage of firearm when not in use; and imposing penalties. Provides safe storage requirements of firearms when not in use, providing for exceptions, penalties and defenses to prosecution. Effective in 60 days.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
05/22/2025 
S - Introduced
05/22/2025 
S - Referred to - Senate Judiciary
SB770 - 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.
Sponsor: Sen. Steven J. Santarsiero (D)
Summary: (PN 829) Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses), in minors, providing for the offense of access to firearms by minors; and imposing penalties. Requires a person who stores or leaves a firearm on premises under the person’s control and who knows or reasonably should know that a minor is likely to gain access to the firearm without the lawful permission of the minor’s parent or the person having charge of the minor to keep the firearm in a securely locked box or container or in a location which a reasonable person would believe to be secure. Adds that this does not apply when a minor obtains a firearm as a result of an unlawful entry by any person. Provides the grading of the offense and the defense to the prosecution. Requires the fingerprinting of the defendant prior to the commencement of a trial or entry of a plea of a defendant of a summary offense. Effective in 60 days.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
05/22/2025 
S - Introduced
05/22/2025 
S - Referred to - Senate Judiciary
SB771 - 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.
Sponsor: Sen. Steven J. Santarsiero (D)
Summary: (PN 825) Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses), in general principles of justification, further providing for use of force in self-protection. Adds if the actor knows that he can avoid the necessity of using force with complete safety by de-escalation or retreating under section 505 (b) relating to limitations on justifying necessity for use of force and under paragraph (2.2). Strikes language regarding expecting actors to retreat from his dwelling or place of work, unless he was the initial aggressor or is assailed in his place of work. Repeals paragraphs (2.3) and (2.4) related to an actor not engaged in criminal activity who is attacked in any place where the actor would have a duty to retreat and regarding the exception to the duty to retreat. Makes editorial changes. Effective in 60 days.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
05/22/2025 
S - Introduced
05/22/2025 
S - Referred to - Senate Judiciary
SB798 - 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.
Sponsor: Sen. Lisa M. Boscola (D)
Summary: (PN 847) Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses), in inchoate crimes, providing for the offense of possession of firearm or other dangerous weapon in municipal building. Defines the offense of possession of a firearm or other dangerous weapon in a municipal building that has adopted an ordinance that prohibits the possession. Grades knowingly possessing a firearm or other dangerous weapon in a municipal building or knowingly causing a firearm or other weapon to be present in a municipal building as a misdemeanor of the third degree. Grades knowingly possessing a firearm or other dangerous weapon in a municipal building with the intent that the firearm or other dangerous weapon be used in the commission of a crime or knowingly causes a firearm or other dangerous weapon to be present in a municipal building with the intent that the firearm or other dangerous weapon be used in the commission of a crime as a misdemeanor of the first degree. Provides for exceptions. Requires the posting of notice and the availability of lockers or similar facilities in municipalities at no charge or cost for temporary checking of firearms or other dangerous weapons. Adds definitions. Effective in 60 days.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
05/28/2025 
S - Introduced
05/28/2025 
S - Referred to - Senate Judiciary
SB822 - 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.
Sponsor: Sen. Wayne Langerholc (R)
Summary: No summary available yet.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
06/03/2025 
S - Introduced
06/03/2025 
S - Referred to - Senate Local Government
SCO109 - Gun Violence Survivors Week 2025
Sponsor: Sen. Arthur L Haywood (D)
Summary: Resolution recognizing the first week of February 2025 as "Gun Violence Survivors Week” in Pennsylvania in order to highlight the issue of gun violence in the commonwealth's communities.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
12/02/2024 
S - Cosponsor memo filed
03/07/2025 
S - Introduced SR31
SCO112 - Permit to Purchase
Sponsor: Sen. Arthur L Haywood (D)
Summary: Creates a new firearm eligibility license within the Pennsylvania Crimes Code that is to be obtained before an individual can purchase a firearm.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
12/02/2024 
S - Cosponsor memo filed
SCO114 - Requiring Background Checks to Purchase Ammunition
Sponsor: Sen. Arthur L Haywood (D)
Summary: Requires the Pennsylvania State Police to conduct a background check on individuals looking to purchase ammunition.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
12/02/2024 
S - Cosponsor memo filed
SCO120 - Protect Children by Requiring Identification for Ammunition Purchases
Sponsor: Sen. John I. Kane (D)
Summary: Requires all individuals to provide an official form of photographic identification with every purchase of firearm ammunition to ensure that firearm ammunition is not sold to underage children.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
12/02/2024 
S - Cosponsor memo filed
04/28/2025 
S - Introduced SB668
SCO137 - Checking-In of Firearms in Municipal Buildings
Sponsor: Sen. Lisa M. Boscola (D)
Summary: Requires firearms to be checked in and safely stored at municipal buildings in the commonwealth and then returned to the owner upon leaving the building.  
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
12/02/2024 
S - Cosponsor memo filed
05/28/2025 
S - Introduced SB798
SCO221 - Weapons in Public Parks
Sponsor: Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D)
Summary: Prohibits firearms or other dangerous weapons in public recreation areas.
Position: Oppose
Bill History:
12/04/2024 
S - Cosponsor memo filed
01/23/2025 
S - Introduced SB39
SCO223 - Imposing Strict Liability on Sales or Transfers of Firearms in Violation of the Uniform Firearms Act
Sponsor: Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D)
Summary: Amends the Uniform Firearms Act ("UFA") to impose strict civil and criminal liability on any person, licensed importer, licensed dealer or licensed manufacturer who knowingly and intentionally sells, delivers or transfers a firearm in violation of the UFA if that gun is subsequently used in a crime or attempted crime.
Position: Oppose
Bill History:
12/04/2024 
S - Cosponsor memo filed
01/23/2025 
S - Introduced SB47
SCO265 - Local Regulation of Firearms
Sponsor: Sen. Maria Collett (D)
Summary: Allows political subdivisions, by ordinance, the ability to restrict the presence and use of firearms at properties and facilities they own or operate. 
Position: Oppose
Bill History:
12/05/2024 
S - Cosponsor memo filed
03/21/2025 
S - Introduced SB489
SCO266 - Universal Background Checks
Sponsor: Sen. Steven J. Santarsiero (D)
Summary: eliminates most of the exceptions to the requirement of a background check prior to the purchase or transfer of a firearm, while the close familial transfer exception to the background check requirements would remain.
Position: Oppose
Bill History:
12/05/2024 
S - Cosponsor memo filed
01/23/2025 
S - Introduced SB122
SCO273 - Pennsylvania Preemption Statute Regarding Firearms and Ammunition
Sponsor: Sen. Wayne Langerholc (R)
Summary: Strengthens Pennsylvania’s state preemption over firearms and ammunition regulations by preventing local jurisdictions from enacting ordinances that are more restrictive than those established by the General Assembly and reinforcing the original intent of the Uniform Firearms Act, ensuring consistent and clear regulations.
Position: Support
Bill History:
12/06/2024 
S - Cosponsor memo filed
06/04/2025 
S - Introduced SB822
SCO288 - Reasonable and Responsible Firearm Purchasing Rules
Sponsor: Sen. John I. Kane (D)
Summary: Considers prohibiting the sale or possession of assault weapons for individuals under the age of 21. 
Position: Oppose
Bill History:
12/06/2024 
S - Cosponsor memo filed
04/04/2025 
S - Introduced SB559
SCO316 - Castle Doctrine Expansion
Sponsor: Sen. Patrick J. Stefano (R)
Summary: Strengthens Pennsylvania’s Castle Doctrine by extending these self-defense rights beyond a person’s dwelling to their property line. 
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
12/10/2024 
S - Cosponsor memo filed
04/21/2025 
S - Introduced SB652
SCO351 - Waiving the License to Carry Firearm Application Fee for Active Military and Honorably Discharged Veterans
Sponsor: Sen. Michele Brooks (R)
Summary: Waives the License to Carry Firearm application fee for active military and honorably discharged veterans. 
Position: Support
Bill History:
12/11/2024 
S - Cosponsor memo filed
04/28/2025 
S - Introduced SB694
SCO391 - Weapons in Schools: Providing for the notification of parents, guardians, and school employees
Sponsor: Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R)
Summary: Increases the reporting requirements around weapons in schools.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
12/16/2024 
S - Cosponsor memo filed
02/13/2025 
S - Introduced SB246
SCO456 - Constitutional Carry of a Firearm
Sponsor: Sen. Cris Dush (R)
Summary: Creates a two-tiered system for the concealed carrying of firearms for lawful purposes in Pennsylvania.
Position: Support
Bill History:
01/02/2025 
S - Cosponsor memo filed
04/04/2025 
S - Introduced SB357
SCO466 - Preventing Financial Institutions from Tracking Second Amendment Activities
Sponsor: Sen. Cris Dush (R)
Summary: Prevents credit card companies from tracking second amendment activities. 
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
01/02/2025 
S - Cosponsor memo filed
04/09/2025 
S - Introduced SB556
SCO477 - Safe Storage of Firearms
Sponsor: Sen. Amanda M. Cappelletti (D)
Summary: Requires that firearm owners take the steps necessary to help ensure that their guns do not fall into the wrong hands by enacting child access prevention (CAP) laws, such as requiring gun owners to safely store firearms if a person who cannot legally possess a firearm lives in the owner’s residence, requiring gun owners to safely store firearms when not under direct control of the owner and requiring safe storage of firearms when children are present in the home.   
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
01/03/2025 
S - Cosponsor memo filed
05/22/2025 
S - Introduced SB768
05/22/2025 
S - Introduced SB769
05/22/2025 
S - Introduced SB770
SCO478 - Assault Weapons Ban
Sponsor: Sen. Steven J. Santarsiero (D)
Summary: Broadens the scoop of what the state classifies as assault weapons including banning more than 150 gun models as well as banning the sale of gun magazines with a capacity of more than 10 rounds, and will provide for a voluntary buy-back program for individuals that currently own firearms that would now fall under this legislation. 
Position: Oppose
Bill History:
01/03/2025 
S - Cosponsor memo filed
06/04/2025 
S - Introduced SB200
SCO493 - Establishing a 72-Hour Waiting Period for All Firearm Transfers
Sponsor: Sen. Amanda M. Cappelletti (D)
Summary: Establishes a 72-hour waiting period for all firearm transfers. 
Position: Oppose
Bill History:
01/06/2025 
S - Cosponsor memo filed
01/29/2025 
S - Introduced SB208
SCO494 - Requiring Liability Insurance for Owners of Firearms
Sponsor: Sen. Amanda M. Cappelletti (D)
Summary: Requires firearm owners to carry liability insurance for their weapons.
Position: Oppose
Bill History:
01/06/2025 
S - Cosponsor memo filed
01/29/2025 
S - Introduced SB209
SCO514 - Lost and Stolen Gun Reporting
Sponsor: Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione (D)
Summary: Requires lost or stolen firearms be reported to local law enforcement authorities within 24 hours.
Position: Oppose
Bill History:
01/06/2025 
S - Cosponsor memo filed
02/27/2025 
S - Introduced SB348
SCO561 - Voluntary Do-Not-Sell Firearm Registry
Sponsor: Sen. John I. Kane (D)
Summary: Creates a Do-Not-Sell Firearm Registry.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
01/09/2025 
S - Cosponsor memo filed
05/12/2025 
S - Introduced SB40
SCO657 - Repealing Pennsylvania's "Stand Your Ground" Law
Sponsor: Sen. Steven J. Santarsiero (D)
Summary: Repeals the "Stand Your Ground" Law and re-establishes the “Duty to Retreat” law.
Position: Oppose
Bill History:
01/21/2025 
S - Cosponsor memo filed
05/22/2025 
S - Introduced SB771
SCO675 - Firearm Safe Sales Tax Exemption
Sponsor: Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R)
Summary: Aims to provide a sales tax exemption on the purchase of firearm safes and vaults.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
01/22/2025 
S - Cosponsor memo filed
02/27/2025 
S - Introduced SB337
SCO914 - Establishing a Gun Violence Task Force
Sponsor: Sen. Maria Collett (D)
Summary: Aims to establish a Gun Violence Task Force in every county.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
03/26/2025 
S - Cosponsor memo filed
SR31 - A Resolution recognizing the week of January 22 through 26, 2025, as "Gun Violence Survivors Week" in Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Sen. Arthur L Haywood (D)
Summary: (PN 348) Resolution recognizing the week of January 22 through 26, 2025, as "Gun Violence Survivors Week" in Pennsylvania.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
03/06/2025 
S - Introduced
03/06/2025 
S - Referred to - Senate Rules and Executive Nominations
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