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PA HB1412
PA HB1412In general provisions, further providing for definitions; in inchoate crimes, further providing for prohibited offensive weapons; and, 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, providing for sportsman's firearm permit, further providing for licenses and repealing provisions relat
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Introduced
05/06/2019
05/06/2019
In Committee
05/06/2019
05/06/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
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 general provisions, further providing for definitions; in inchoate crimes, further providing for prohibited offensive weapons; and, 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, providing for sportsman's firearm permit, further providing for licenses and repealing provisions relating to proof of license and exception.
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes to Pennsylvania's firearm laws. It adds a definition of "lawful purpose" to the existing law, amends the list of prohibited offensive weapons, repeals the requirement to obtain a license to carry a firearm, and provides for a "sportsman's firearm permit" that allows individuals with hunting, trapping, or fishing licenses to carry firearms without a license. Additionally, the bill amends the existing law on licenses to carry firearms, including making the license optional and changing various provisions related to the issuance and revocation of such licenses. Overall, this bill aims to expand the ability of Pennsylvania residents to carry firearms without a license or permit.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (37)
Aaron Bernstine (R)*,
Stephanie Borowicz (R),
Bud Cook (R),
Russ Diamond (R),
George Dunbar (R),
Cris Dush (R),
Torren Ecker (R),
Mindy Fee (R),
Jonathan Fritz (R),
Matt Gabler (R),
Mark Gillen (R),
Barb Gleim (R),
Jim Gregory (R),
Keith Greiner (R),
Seth Grove (R),
David Hickernell (R),
Mike Jones (R),
Josh Kail (R),
Dawn Keefer (R),
Mark Keller (R),
Jerry Knowles (R),
William Kortz (D),
Andrew Lewis (R),
David Maloney (R),
Daryl Metcalfe (R),
Jeffrey Pyle (R),
Kathy Rapp (R),
Harry Readshaw (D),
Brad Roae (R),
Greg Rothman (R),
David Rowe (R),
Frank Ryan (R),
Lou Schmitt (R),
Jim Struzzi (R),
Parke Wentling (R),
Jeff Wheeland (R),
Dave Zimmerman (R),
Last Action
Referred to JUDICIARY (on 05/06/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2019&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=1412 | 05/04/2019 |
| Bill | http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2019&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billNbr=1412&pn=1730 | 05/07/2019 |
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