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PA SB581
PA SB581In firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for safe storage of a firearm when not in use.
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Introduced
04/20/2021
04/20/2021
In Committee
04/20/2021
04/20/2021
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 firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for safe storage of a firearm when not in use.
AI Summary
This bill amends Pennsylvania's Crimes and Offenses law to require the safe storage of firearms when not in use. The key provisions include requiring firearms to be secured with a device that prevents them from being discharged without first deactivating or removing the device, or to be stored in a securely locked box or container. There are exceptions for firearms carried on one's person or within close proximity. Violations can result in summary offenses, misdemeanors, or felonies depending on the circumstances, with several defenses available. The bill will take effect 60 days after enactment.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (14)
Steve Santarsiero (D)*,
Amanda Cappelletti (D),
Maria Collett (D),
Carolyn Comitta (D),
Jay Costa (D),
Wayne Fontana (D),
Art Haywood (D),
Vincent Hughes (D),
John Kane (D),
Tim Kearney (D),
Katie Muth (D),
Sharif Street (D),
Tina Tartaglione (D),
Lindsey Williams (D),
Last Action
Resolution to discharge committee from further consideration of this bill dropped from calendar (on 06/30/2022)
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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=S&type=B&bn=581 | 04/21/2021 |
| Bill | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2021&sessInd=0&billBody=S&billTyp=B&billNbr=0581&pn=0626 | 04/21/2021 |
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