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This bill amends Section 6105 of Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, which deals with firearm possession restrictions, by expanding the list of offenses that can result in a person being prohibited from possessing, using, manufacturing, controlling, selling, or transferring firearms. The bill adds several new offenses to the existing list, including murder of an unborn child, new sexual assault categories (such as statutory sexual assault and indecent assault), trafficking in individuals, terrorism, sexual abuse of children, unlawful contact with a minor, and sexual exploitation of children. It also modifies some existing entries to provide more specificity, such as adding language about firearm use in threats, retaliation, and certain criminal activities. The bill clarifies that offenses involving firearms or weapons in various contexts—such as court facilities, stalking, and escapes—can trigger firearm possession restrictions. Additionally, the bill adds provisions related to firearm-specific offenses like altering manufacturer's numbers, possessing certain types of bullets, and failing to comply with registration requirements. The changes aim to create a more comprehensive set of circumstances under which an individual might be legally barred from firearm ownership. The bill will take effect 60 days after its enactment.

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