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PA HB1857

PA HB1857
In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for definitions and for sale or transfer of firearms.


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Introduced
09/23/2019
In Committee
09/23/2019
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, further providing for definitions and for sale or transfer of firearms.

AI Summary

This bill amends Pennsylvania's Crimes and Offenses statute to further define firearms terminology, including "rifle," "semi-automatic assault rifle," and "semi-automatic rifle." It also prohibits the sale or transfer of semi-automatic assault rifles to individuals under 21 years of age and imposes criminal penalties and license revocation for licensed dealers, manufacturers, or importers who knowingly or intentionally sell such firearms to unqualified or ineligible individuals. The bill will take effect 60 days after passage.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (25)

Last Action

Referred to JUDICIARY (on 09/23/2019)

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