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PA HB1065
PA HB1065In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for definitions and providing for the offense of sale of firearm or firearm parts without serial numbers and for privately made firearms.
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Introduced
03/31/2025
03/31/2025
In Committee
03/31/2025
03/31/2025
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 and providing for the offense of sale of firearm or firearm parts without serial numbers and for privately made firearms.
AI Summary
This bill updates Pennsylvania's firearm laws by adding new definitions and creating two new criminal offenses related to untraceable firearms. The bill introduces detailed definitions for various firearm components, including terms like "firearm frame or receiver," "firearm kit," and "privately made firearm," which essentially refer to unfinished or homemade firearm parts and weapons without official serial numbers. It establishes two key criminal offenses: first, selling firearm parts without registered serial numbers, which would be a third-degree felony, and second, purchasing firearm parts without serial numbers with the intent to manufacture a firearm without proper licensing, which would be a second-degree felony. The bill also imposes new requirements on Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs), mandating that they properly mark privately made firearms within specific timeframes, maintain accurate records, and giving them the right to refuse work on certain untraceable firearms. The legislation aims to improve firearm traceability and prevent the proliferation of unmarked, potentially untraceable weapons by creating stricter regulations around firearm components and manufacturing. The new law will take effect 60 days after its passage.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (60)
Morgan Cephas (D)*,
Anthony Bellmon (D),
Lisa Borowski (D),
Heather Boyd (D),
Tim Brennan (D),
Danilo Burgos (D),
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D),
Missy Cerrato (D),
Mary Jo Daley (D),
Jason Dawkins (D),
Dan Deasy (D),
Dave Delloso (D),
Kyle Donahue (D),
Sean Dougherty (D),
Elizabeth Fiedler (D),
Justin Fleming (D),
Dan Frankel (D),
Bob Freeman (D),
Paul Friel (D),
José Giral (D),
Roni Green (D),
Nancy Guenst (D),
Liz Hanbidge (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Joe Hohenstein (D),
John Inglis (D),
Mary Isaacson (D),
Carol Kazeem (D),
Malcolm Kenyatta (D),
Tarik Khan (D),
Emily Kinkead (D),
Leanne Krueger (D),
Maureen Madden (D),
Dave Madsen (D),
Steve Malagari (D),
Brandon Markosek (D),
La'Tasha Mayes (D),
Jennifer Mazzocco (D),
Jeanne McNeill (D),
Jenn O'Mara (D),
Danielle Otten (D),
Eddie Pashinski (D),
Chris Pielli (D),
Tarah Probst (D),
Chris Rabb (D),
Nikki Rivera (D),
Abigail Salisbury (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Christina Sappey (D),
Mike Schlossberg (D),
Pete Schweyer (D),
Melissa Shusterman (D),
Izzy Smith-Wade-El (D),
Mandy Steele (D),
Arvind Venkat (D),
Greg Vitali (D),
Perry Warren (D),
Ben Waxman (D),
Joseph Webster (D),
Dan Williams (D),
Last Action
Referred to Judiciary (on 03/31/2025)
Taxonomy
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
- ‐ 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=2025&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=1065 | 03/26/2025 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2025&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billNbr=1065&pn=1166 | 03/31/2025 |
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