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PA SB200
PA SB200In firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for assault weapons and large capacity magazines and establishing the Firearms and Ammunition Buyback Program and the Pennsylvania State Police Buyback Fund.
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Introduced
05/08/2023
05/08/2023
In Committee
05/08/2023
05/08/2023
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 assault weapons and large capacity magazines and establishing the Firearms and Ammunition Buyback Program and the Pennsylvania State Police Buyback Fund.
AI Summary
This bill amends Pennsylvania's criminal code to prohibit the possession, manufacture, import, sale, or transfer of assault weapons and large capacity magazines, with some exceptions. The bill establishes a certificate of possession program for existing assault weapon owners and creates the Firearms and Ammunition Buyback Program and the Pennsylvania State Police Buyback Fund to assist law enforcement agencies in conducting voluntary buyback programs. The bill also defines key terms like "assault weapon" and "large capacity magazine" and outlines the penalties and defenses for violations.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (16)
Steve Santarsiero (D)*,
Amanda Cappelletti (D),
Maria Collett (D),
Carolyn Comitta (D),
Jay Costa (D),
Jimmy Dillon (D),
Wayne Fontana (D),
Art Haywood (D),
Vincent Hughes (D),
John Kane (D),
Tim Kearney (D),
Katie Muth (D),
Nikil Saval (D),
Judy Schwank (D),
Tina Tartaglione (D),
Tony Williams (D),
Last Action
Referred to JUDICIARY (on 05/08/2023)
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