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PA SB867
PA SB867Providing for the establishment and funding of a center to conduct research on gun violence in this Commonwealth.
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Introduced
09/30/2019
09/30/2019
In Committee
09/30/2019
09/30/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act providing for the establishment and funding of a center to conduct research on gun violence in this Commonwealth.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Center for Gun Violence Research in Pennsylvania, which will be administered by a university selected by the Governor. The center will conduct independent, nonpartisan academic research on gun violence in the state and provide policymakers with scientific evidence to develop sound gun violence prevention policies and programs. The bill outlines the center's mission, research focus areas, and funding mechanisms, including an annual appropriation from the General Assembly and competitive grants for nonprofit organizations conducting gun violence research.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (11)
Vincent Hughes (D)*,
Jay Costa (D),
Lawrence Farnese (D),
Wayne Fontana (D),
Art Haywood (D),
Tim Kearney (D),
Daylin Leach (D),
Katie Muth (D),
Steve Santarsiero (D),
Sharif Street (D),
Tina Tartaglione (D),
Last Action
Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT (on 09/30/2019)
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