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Introduced
01/22/2025
01/22/2025
In Committee
01/22/2025
01/22/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 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.
AI Summary
This bill amends the definition of "frame or receiver" in Pennsylvania's firearms laws by expanding the technical description of what constitutes these critical firearm components. Specifically, the bill adds language to clarify that a frame or receiver includes not just the housing for basic firearm components like the hammer and bolt, but also now explicitly mentions the firing pin, ejector, and extractor. The bill also broadens the definition to include partially manufactured blanks, castings, or machined bodies that are intended or designed to be transformed into a fully functional firearm component. By providing this more detailed and comprehensive definition, the legislation aims to create a more precise legal framework for identifying and regulating firearm parts, which could have implications for tracking, manufacturing, and potential regulation of firearms and firearm components. The amendment takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (13)
Vincent Hughes (D)*,
Carolyn Comitta (D),
Jay Costa (D),
Wayne Fontana (D),
Art Haywood (D),
John Kane (D),
Tim Kearney (D),
Patty Kim (D),
Katie Muth (D),
Steve Santarsiero (D),
Judy Schwank (D),
Sharif Street (D),
Tina Tartaglione (D),
Last Action
Referred to Judiciary (on 01/22/2025)
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