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PA SB36
PA SB36In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for prohibited conduct during emergency; and, in Commonwealth services, further providing for general authority of Governor.
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Introduced
01/12/2017
01/12/2017
In Committee
01/12/2017
01/12/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
2017-2018 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for prohibited conduct during emergency; and, in Commonwealth services, further providing for general authority of Governor.
AI Summary
This bill amends Pennsylvania law to further restrict the Governor's authority to seize or confiscate firearms during an emergency. Specifically, it prohibits the seizure, taking, or confiscation of firearms, accessories, or ammunition during an emergency unless such action would be authorized even in the absence of an emergency. The bill also removes the Governor's authority to suspend or limit the sale, dispensing, or transportation of firearms during an emergency.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (14)
Scott Hutchinson (R)*,
Camera Bartolotta (R),
Jim Brewster (D),
John Eichelberger (R),
Mike Folmer (R),
John Gordner (R),
Dan Laughlin (R),
Scott Martin (R),
John Rafferty (R),
Joseph Scarnati (R),
Mario Scavello (R),
Randy Vulakovich (R),
Scott Wagner (R),
Donald White (R),
Last Action
Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS (on 01/12/2017)
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