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PA SB672
PA SB672In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for definitions and for possession of firearm by minor; and making editorial changes.
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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 possession of firearm by minor; and making editorial changes.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to provide definitions for "assault weapon" and "machinegun," and to further regulate the possession of firearms and assault weapons by minors. Specifically, it prohibits individuals under 21 years old from purchasing, possessing, or transporting assault weapons, with exceptions for members of the armed services, authorized weapon-carrying officers, and peace officers. The bill also makes editorial changes to related sections of the law.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (10)
John Kane (D)*,
Amanda Cappelletti (D),
Maria Collett (D),
Carolyn Comitta (D),
Jimmy Dillon (D),
Tim Kearney (D),
Katie Muth (D),
Nikil Saval (D),
Judy Schwank (D),
Tina Tartaglione (D),
Last Action
Referred to JUDICIARY (on 05/02/2023)
Bill Topics
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Firearms and Gun Control
Official Document
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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=S&type=B&bn=672 | 05/02/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2023&sessInd=0&billBody=S&billTyp=B&billNbr=0672&pn=0693 | 05/02/2023 |
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