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PA HB1725

PA HB1725
In inchoate crimes, prohibiting the possession of firearm at polling place.


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Introduced
07/22/2019
In Committee
07/22/2019
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 inchoate crimes, prohibiting the possession of firearm at polling place.

AI Summary

This bill amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to prohibit the possession of firearms at polling places during elections. The bill makes it a misdemeanor offense to knowingly possess a firearm in a polling place, with exceptions for law enforcement and government officials performing official duties. The bill also requires polling places to post notice of these provisions, and provides that a person cannot be convicted if the polling place fails to meet the notice requirements.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (26)

Last Action

Referred to JUDICIARY (on 07/22/2019)

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