Bill > SB137

This bill amends Pennsylvania's Crimes and Offenses law to require individuals who own a firearm and reside with someone who cannot legally possess a firearm to securely store the firearm. The bill outlines specific storage requirements, such as using a device that prevents the firearm from being discharged without first deactivating or removing the device, or storing the firearm in a securely locked box or container. The bill also establishes penalties for violating the storage requirements, including summary offenses, misdemeanors, and felonies, depending on the circumstances. The bill provides some exceptions, such as when the firearm is carried on the person's body or within close proximity, and defenses, such as if the firearm was secured properly or obtained through an unlawful entry.