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Proposed Pennsylvania Firearm Legislation HB454

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: 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.

Description: 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.

Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: February 3, 2025

Sponsors

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39 sponsors: Aaron Bernstine (R); Joseph D'Orsie (R); Keith Greiner (R); Joe Hamm (R); Russ Diamond (R); Perry Stambaugh (R); Doyle Heffley (R); Chad Reichard (R); Robert Kauffman (R); Bryan Cutler (R); Brian Smith (R); Alec Ryncavage (R); David Rowe (R); Roman Kozak (R); Seth Grove (R); Barbara Gleim (R); Mike Jones (R); Wendy Fink (R); Timothy Bonner (R); David Zimmerman (R); Ann Flood (R); Josh Bashline (R); Ryan Warner (R); Abby Major (R); Stephanie Borowicz (R); Robert Leadbeter (R); Marc Anderson (R); Thomas Jones (R); Mark Gillen (R); Stephenie Scialabba (R); Martin Causer (R); Rich Irvin (R); David Maloney (R); Scott Barger (R); Donna Scheuren (R); Eric Weaknecht (R); Tim Twardzik (R); Leslie Rossi (R); Craig Staats (R);

Percentage of House Of Representatives sponsoring bill: 19% (39 of 203)

History
Chamber Date Action
House Feb 3, 2025 Referred to JUDICIARY
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced not available state link bill text
Amendments
Title Description Date State Link Text Adopted
There are no amendments to this bill at this time
Votes - Click on description to view vote roll call

There have not been any votes on this bill

Link: link to state bill page

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