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PA HB887
PA HB887In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for limitation on the regulation of firearms and ammunition; and, in general provisions relating to home rule and optional plan government, repealing provisions relating to limitation on municipal powers.
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Introduced
03/13/2025
03/13/2025
In Committee
03/13/2025
03/13/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for limitation on the regulation of firearms and ammunition; and, in general provisions relating to home rule and optional plan government, repealing provisions relating to limitation on municipal powers.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Pennsylvania's existing laws regarding firearms regulation by amending two key sections. First, it changes Section 6120 of Title 18 to allow political subdivisions (like counties, municipalities, and townships) to regulate the possession, transfer, or transportation of firearms and ammunition specifically on properties they own or operate, such as buildings, parks, and vehicles. Previously, political subdivisions were completely prohibited from regulating firearms in any manner. Second, the bill repeals Section 2962(g) of Title 53, which previously prevented municipalities from enacting any ordinances related to firearm transfer, ownership, transportation, or possession. These changes effectively grant local governments more flexibility in creating location-specific firearm regulations on their own properties while maintaining state-level preemption of broader firearm laws. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage, giving local governments time to adjust their policies and ordinances accordingly.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (16)
Mary Isaacson (D)*,
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D),
Kyle Donahue (D),
Bob Freeman (D),
José Giral (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Joe Hohenstein (D),
Tarik Khan (D),
Emily Kinkead (D),
Danielle Otten (D),
Chris Pielli (D),
Steve Samuelson (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Mike Schlossberg (D),
Arvind Venkat (D),
Ben Waxman (D),
Last Action
Referred to Judiciary (on 03/13/2025)
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