Bill > HB1622

This bill amends Pennsylvania law by establishing a new requirement for firearm owners to report lost or stolen firearms within 24 hours of discovery to either local municipal police or the Pennsylvania State Police. The bill introduces civil liability for firearm owners who fail to report a lost or stolen firearm, making them potentially responsible for damages if the unreported firearm is subsequently used in a crime and the failure to report is determined to be a proximate cause of that crime. This means that if a gun owner does not promptly notify law enforcement about a missing firearm, and that firearm is later used to commit a criminal act, the owner could be held financially responsible for the resulting damages. The new law would go into effect 60 days after its passage, giving firearm owners time to become aware of and comply with the new reporting requirement. The bill aims to encourage responsible firearm ownership and potentially reduce the risk of unreported firearms being used in criminal activities.

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