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PA HB2977

PA HB2977
In firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for civil liability of firearm owner for loss or theft.


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Introduced
11/30/2020
In Committee
11/30/2020
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, providing for civil liability of firearm owner for loss or theft.

AI Summary

This bill amends Pennsylvania's Consolidated Statutes to create a new section that imposes civil liability on firearm owners who fail to report the loss or theft of their firearm within 24 hours. If the failure to report is a proximate cause of a subsequent crime in which the stolen firearm is used, the owner may be held civilly liable for any damages resulting from that crime.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (17)

Last Action

Referred to JUDICIARY (on 11/30/2020)

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