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PA HB1018
PA HB1018In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms and for abandonment of firearms, weapons or ammunition; in community and municipal courts, further providing for masters; adding provisions relating to extreme risk protection orders; imposing duties on the Office of Attorney General; and imposing penalties.
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Introduced
04/21/2023
04/21/2023
In Committee
06/02/2023
06/02/2023
Crossed Over
05/22/2023
05/22/2023
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms and for abandonment of firearms, weapons or ammunition; in community and municipal courts, further providing for masters; adding provisions relating to extreme risk protection orders; imposing duties on the Office of Attorney General; and imposing penalties.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing laws in Pennsylvania to:
1. Expand prohibitions on firearm possession for certain individuals, including those subject to an "extreme risk protection order" - a court order prohibiting a person from possessing firearms if they are found to present a substantial risk of suicide or causing death or serious injury to another person.
2. Establish a process for obtaining and enforcing extreme risk protection orders, including provisions for hearings, relinquishment of firearms, and return of firearms upon termination or expiration of an order.
3. Provide for the appointment of masters in community and municipal courts to handle proceedings related to extreme risk protection orders and protection from abuse orders.
4. Require the Office of Attorney General to develop instructional and informational materials on the extreme risk protection order process.
5. Impose penalties for violation of extreme risk protection orders and abuse of the petition process.
The bill aims to enhance public safety by restricting firearm access for individuals deemed to pose a significant threat, while also providing legal protections and due process safeguards.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (61)
Jenn O'Mara (D)*,
Lisa Borowski (D),
Kevin Boyle (D),
Tim Brennan (D),
Tim Briggs (D),
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D),
Missy Cerrato (D),
Joe Ciresi (D),
Scott Conklin (D),
Gina Curry (D),
Mary Jo Daley (D),
Tina Davis (D),
Dan Deasy (D),
Dave Delloso (D),
Elizabeth Fiedler (D),
Justin Fleming (D),
Dan Frankel (D),
Bob Freeman (D),
Paul Friel (D),
John Galloway (D),
Roni Green (D),
Nancy Guenst (D),
Manny Guzman (D),
Liz Hanbidge (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Kristine Howard (D),
Mary Isaacson (D),
Tarik Khan (D),
Patty Kim (D),
Emily Kinkead (D),
Stephen Kinsey (D),
Rick Krajewski (D),
Leanne Krueger (D),
Maureen Madden (D),
Dave Madsen (D),
Steve Malagari (D),
Brandon Markosek (D),
Jeanne McNeill (D),
Napoleon Nelson (D),
Danielle Otten (D),
Eddie Pashinski (D),
Chris Pielli (D),
Tarah Probst (D),
Chris Rabb (D),
Steve Samuelson (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Christina Sappey (D),
Mike Schlossberg (D),
Pete Schweyer (D),
Melissa Shusterman (D),
Josh Siegel (D),
Jared Solomon (D),
Mike Sturla (D),
Paul Takac (D),
Arvind Venkat (D),
Greg Vitali (D),
Perry Warren (D),
Ben Waxman (D),
Joseph Webster (D),
Dan Williams (D),
Michael Zabel (D),
Last Action
Resolution to discharge committee from further consideration of this bill presented (on 10/08/2024)
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