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PA HB307

PA HB307
In firearms and other dangerous articles, prohibiting certain assault weapons.


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Introduced
02/01/2019
In Committee
02/01/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

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

AI Summary

This bill amends Pennsylvania's Consolidated Statutes to prohibit the possession, use, control, sale, delivery, transfer, or manufacture of "assault weapons," which are defined to include certain semiautomatic firearms and magazines capable of holding more than 10 rounds of ammunition. The bill provides exceptions for members of the armed forces, law enforcement, and individuals who lawfully owned such weapons prior to the bill's effective date. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (31)

Last Action

Democratic Policy Committee Hearing (10:00 10/10/2019 Homewood Library 7101 Hamilton Avenue Pittsburgh, PA) (on 10/10/2019)

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