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PA SB865

PA SB865
In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms.


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Introduced
09/30/2019
In Committee
09/30/2019
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 persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms.

AI Summary

This bill amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to further restrict the possession, use, manufacture, control, sale, or transfer of firearms by certain individuals. It expands the list of criminal offenses that can result in a person being prohibited from possessing firearms, including attempts, conspiracies, and solicitations related to those offenses. The bill also increases the penalty for certain firearm possession violations by convicted felons, making them a first-degree felony in some cases. Additionally, it extends the firearm prohibition to individuals who have been adjudicated delinquent for certain offenses as a juvenile.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to JUDICIARY (on 09/30/2019)

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