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PA SB669
PA SB669In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for definitions, for the offense of persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms, for sale or transfer of firearms, for Pennsylvania State Police, for firearm sales surcharge, for Firearm Records Check Fund, for retail dealer required to be licensed and for licensing of dealers and providing for ammunition purchase authorization permits and for transporting ammunition into this Commonwealth; establishing
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Introduced
10/24/2025
10/24/2025
In Committee
10/24/2025
10/24/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 23 (Domestic Relations) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for definitions, for the offense of persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms, for sale or transfer of firearms, for Pennsylvania State Police, for firearm sales surcharge, for Firearm Records Check Fund, for retail dealer required to be licensed and for licensing of dealers and providing for ammunition purchase authorization permits and for transporting ammunition into this Commonwealth; establishing the Ammunition Safety and Enforcement Fund; and making editorial changes.
AI Summary
This bill comprehensively updates Pennsylvania's firearms and ammunition regulations by introducing several significant changes. The bill expands existing firearm-related laws to explicitly include ammunition in many provisions, requiring similar background checks and restrictions for ammunition as currently exist for firearms. It establishes a new Ammunition Purchase Authorization Permit system, which requires individuals to obtain a permit before purchasing ammunition, valid for four years and subject to background checks. The bill also creates the Ammunition Safety and Enforcement Fund to support administering these new regulations. Additionally, the legislation prohibits residents from transporting ammunition into Pennsylvania that was purchased outside the state without going through a licensed dealer, introduces more detailed definitions for terms like "ammunition" and "gun range", and makes various technical amendments to existing laws regarding firearm and ammunition sales, transfers, and possession. The bill aims to enhance public safety by implementing more stringent controls on ammunition acquisition and transfer, while providing a structured process for individuals to obtain ammunition purchase permits. The new regulations will take effect on July 1, 2026, or immediately, whichever is later.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (8)
Art Haywood (D)*,
Carolyn Comitta (D),
Jay Costa (D),
John Kane (D),
Tim Kearney (D),
Patty Kim (D),
Nikil Saval (D),
Tina Tartaglione (D),
Last Action
Referred to Judiciary (on 10/24/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb669 |
| BillText | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/PDF/2025/0/SB0669/PN1276 |
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