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PA HB785
PA HB785In minors, providing for the offense of access to firearms by minors; and imposing penalties.
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Introduced
03/08/2021
03/08/2021
In Committee
03/08/2021
03/08/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
11/30/2022
11/30/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in minors, providing for the offense of access to firearms by minors; and imposing penalties.
AI Summary
This bill amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to create a new section, 6302.1, which establishes requirements for the storage of firearms to prevent access by minors. The bill imposes penalties for violations, ranging from a summary offense for a first offense to a third-degree misdemeanor or third-degree felony for subsequent or more serious offenses. The bill also requires firearm retailers to post a notice about the new law and mandates fingerprinting and background checks for individuals charged with the summary offense to determine if it is a first or subsequent violation.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (22)
Tim Briggs (D)*,
Joe Ciresi (D),
Dan Frankel (D),
Bob Freeman (D),
Liz Hanbidge (D),
Jordan Harris (D),
Mary Isaacson (D),
Emily Kinkead (D),
Stephen Kinsey (D),
Brian Kirkland (D),
Steve Malagari (D),
Danielle Otten (D),
Eddie Pashinski (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Mike Schlossberg (D),
Pete Schweyer (D),
W. Todd Stephens (R),
Mike Sturla (D),
Greg Vitali (D),
Perry Warren (D),
Joseph Webster (D),
Michael Zabel (D),
Last Action
Referred to JUDICIARY (on 03/08/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2021&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=785 | 03/05/2021 |
| Bill | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2021&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billNbr=0785&pn=0773 | 03/09/2021 |
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