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PA HB712
PA HB712In firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for civil liability of firearm owner for loss or theft.
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Introduced
03/27/2023
03/27/2023
In Committee
03/27/2023
03/27/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
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 Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) to impose civil liability on firearm owners who fail to report the loss or theft of their firearms within 24 hours to either the municipal police or the Pennsylvania State Police. If the failure to report the loss or theft is a proximate cause of a later crime in which the firearm is used, the owner may be held civilly liable for any resulting damages. The bill aims to hold gun owners accountable for the loss or theft of their firearms and encourage prompt reporting to help prevent their potential use in criminal activities.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (20)
Perry Warren (D)*,
Jessica Benham (D),
Joe Ciresi (D),
Dan Deasy (D),
Elizabeth Fiedler (D),
Bob Freeman (D),
Liz Hanbidge (D),
Kristine Howard (D),
Emily Kinkead (D),
Maureen Madden (D),
Steve Malagari (D),
Jenn O'Mara (D),
Danielle Otten (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Mike Schlossberg (D),
Melissa Shusterman (D),
Mike Sturla (D),
Arvind Venkat (D),
Greg Vitali (D),
Michael Zabel (D),
Last Action
Referred to JUDICIARY (on 03/27/2023)
Bill Topics
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Civil Law and Procedure
- ‐ Firearms and Gun Control
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2023&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=712 | 03/27/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2023&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billNbr=0712&pn=0658 | 03/28/2023 |
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