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PA SB531
PA SB531In general provisions, providing for findings regarding firearms and ammunition; and, in preemptions, providing for regulation of firearms and ammunition.
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Introduced
04/05/2019
04/05/2019
In Committee
04/05/2019
04/05/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, providing for findings regarding firearms and ammunition; and, in preemptions, providing for regulation of firearms and ammunition.
AI Summary
This bill amends Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to: 1) include findings regarding the right of law-abiding citizens to protect themselves and others, and the existing state preemption of local regulation of firearms and ammunition; and 2) explicitly preempt any local regulation of firearms, ammunition, and related components, and provide for legal recourse and reimbursement of expenses for individuals adversely affected by such local regulations. The bill requires the Attorney General to notify municipalities of the preemption provisions within 30 days of the law's effective date, and the preemption and legal provisions take effect 60 days after enactment, with the remainder of the bill taking effect immediately.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (19)
Wayne Langerholc (R)*,
Ryan Aument (R),
Camera Bartolotta (R),
Jim Brewster (D),
John DiSanto (R),
Mike Folmer (R),
John Gordner (R),
Scott Hutchinson (R),
Scott Martin (R),
Bob Mensch (R),
Kristin Phillips-Hill (R),
Mike Regan (R),
Joseph Scarnati (R),
Mario Scavello (R),
Pat Stefano (R),
Elder Vogel (R),
Judy Ward (R),
Kim Ward (R),
Gene Yaw (R),
Last Action
Removed from table (on 10/21/2020)
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