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PA HB2775
PA HB2775In inchoate crimes, further providing for possession of firearm or other dangerous weapon in court facility; in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for definitions, for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms, for firearms not to be carried without a license, for prohibited conduct during emergency and for licenses, providing for firearm eligibility license, for application for firearm eligibility license, for fee and qualification, for i
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Introduced
08/22/2022
08/22/2022
In Committee
08/22/2022
08/22/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
11/30/2022
11/30/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 23 (Domestic Relations) and 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in inchoate crimes, further providing for possession of firearm or other dangerous weapon in court facility; in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for definitions, for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms, for firearms not to be carried without a license, for prohibited conduct during emergency and for licenses, providing for firearm eligibility license, for application for firearm eligibility license, for fee and qualification, for investigations and training course and for issuance and terms and further providing for sale or transfer of firearms, for Pennsylvania State Police, for loans on, or lending or giving firearms prohibited, for proof of license and exception and for administrative regulations; in protection from abuse, further providing for relief; in hunting and furtaking, further providing for cooperation after lawfully killing big game; and, in protection of property and persons, further providing for possession of firearm for protection of self or others.
AI Summary
This bill amends various provisions of Pennsylvania law related to firearms and firearm licensing. Key provisions include:
- Requiring a new "firearm eligibility license" to purchase a firearm in Pennsylvania, with certain exceptions for licensed manufacturers, law enforcement, military, and antique firearm owners. The license requires passing a 16-hour firearms training course and background check.
- Modifying the existing "license to carry" firearms to require the holder to also possess a valid firearm eligibility license.
- Prohibiting individuals without a valid firearm eligibility license from possessing firearms.
- Establishing procedures for issuing, renewing, and revoking firearm eligibility licenses, including criminal and mental health background checks.
- Requiring the Pennsylvania State Police to conduct background checks on firearm eligibility license applications and to maintain records related to the licenses.
- Making various other changes to existing firearms laws, including provisions related to emergencies, court facilities, and relinquishment of firearms in domestic abuse cases.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (8)
Emily Kinkead (D)*,
Martell Covington (D),
Isabella Fitzgerald (D),
Dan Frankel (D),
Stephen Kinsey (D),
Darisha Parker (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Mike Schlossberg (D),
Last Action
Referred to JUDICIARY (on 08/22/2022)
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