Bill > HB2043

This bill proposes to prohibit the possession, use, control, sale, delivery, transfer, and manufacture of certain assault weapons in Pennsylvania, with some specific exceptions. The bill defines an "assault weapon" as a firearm with particular characteristics, such as selective-fire capabilities, semiautomatic rifles or pistols with specific features like folding stocks, pistol grips, bayonet mounts, or threaded barrels, and semiautomatic shotguns with certain modifications. The legislation allows exceptions for military and law enforcement personnel performing official duties, individuals authorized to handle such weapons for official purposes, and people who already legally owned assault weapons before the bill's effective date. The bill also defines "large-capacity magazine" as a device capable of holding more than 10 rounds of ammunition, with specific exemptions for permanently altered feeding devices, .22 caliber tube ammunition devices, lever-action firearm magazines, and permanently inoperable magazines. Violations of this proposed law would be prohibited, with the legislation set to take effect 60 days after its passage. The bill aims to restrict access to firearms that are considered particularly dangerous or potentially used in criminal activities.

Justice

https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2043