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PA HB1081
PA HB1081In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for definitions and for sale or transfer of firearms.
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Introduced
05/02/2023
05/02/2023
In Committee
05/02/2023
05/02/2023
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, further providing for definitions and for sale or transfer of firearms.
AI Summary
This bill amends Pennsylvania's Consolidated Statutes to update the definitions of "rifle," "semiautomatic assault rifle," and "semiautomatic rifle" in the section on firearms and other dangerous articles. It also adds a new provision prohibiting the sale or transfer of semiautomatic assault rifles to individuals under 21 years of age, and imposes a third-degree felony penalty and a three-year license revocation for licensed dealers, manufacturers, or importers who knowingly sell such rifles to unqualified or ineligible individuals. The bill is intended to provide further regulation and control over the sale and possession of certain types of firearms in Pennsylvania.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (32)
Melissa Shusterman (D)*,
Lisa Borowski (D),
Danilo Burgos (D),
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D),
Dave Delloso (D),
Elizabeth Fiedler (D),
Bob Freeman (D),
Roni Green (D),
Nancy Guenst (D),
Liz Hanbidge (D),
Joe Hohenstein (D),
Kristine Howard (D),
Mary Isaacson (D),
Tarik Khan (D),
Patty Kim (D),
Emily Kinkead (D),
Stephen Kinsey (D),
Maureen Madden (D),
Steve Malagari (D),
Danielle Otten (D),
Darisha Parker (D),
Tarah Probst (D),
Steve Samuelson (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Christina Sappey (D),
Mike Schlossberg (D),
Pete Schweyer (D),
Mike Sturla (D),
Arvind Venkat (D),
Greg Vitali (D),
Perry Warren (D),
Dan Williams (D),
Last Action
Referred to JUDICIARY (on 05/02/2023)
Bill Topics
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
- ‐ 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=1081 | 04/28/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2023&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billNbr=1081&pn=1108 | 05/02/2023 |
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