Bill > HB1612

This bill modifies Pennsylvania's firearm laws by expanding the criteria for firearm possession restrictions to include individuals listed on the terrorist screening database. Specifically, the bill adds a definition for the "terrorist screening database" as a list compiled by the FBI that consolidates information about known or suspected international and domestic terrorists. Under the new provisions, a person whose name appears on this database would be prohibited from possessing, using, manufacturing, controlling, selling, or transferring firearms. The bill also updates firearm sale procedures to require licensed dealers to conduct background checks that include a check against the terrorist screening database, and mandates that the Pennsylvania State Police review this database when processing firearm purchase requests. Additionally, the bill sets penalties for misusing confidential background check information and requires the State Police to immediately determine if a potential firearm purchaser is on the terrorist screening database during the background check process. The changes will take effect 60 days after the bill's enactment, with the goal of enhancing public safety by preventing individuals potentially linked to terrorist activities from obtaining firearms.

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