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Harrisburg Legislation

Bill Number
Bill Name
DPOR Position
Description
Status
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County Corrections- Firearms legislation
Neutral
Extends state correctional law that allows officers to store personal firearm in vehicle while at work to county correctional officers- -
In Judiciary - vote on 5/4/2024
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Mandatory minimums
Oppose
Mandatory sentencing for repeat firearm violations- -
In Judiciary
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Firearm Sales without Background Checks
Oppose
Would allow dealers to complete transactions absent the completion of an instantaneous records check when PICS is experiencing technical difficulties when the purchaser presents a valid PA Concealed Carry Permit- -
In Judiciary
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Background checks for ammo sales
Support
Pennsylvanians who are prohibited from buying a firearm can still buy ammunition. This legislation would require background checks at point of sales like we do for firearms- -
In Judiciary
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Illegal nullification of federal firearm saws
Oppose
Prohibits enforcement of any federal restriction , prohibition or other requirement for firearms, magazines and ammo- -
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3D-printed firearms are firearms
Support
Requires 3-D printed firearms to be treated as such, prohibits printing with out a federal license for manufacturing- -
In Judiciary
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Safe Storage
Support
Requires firearm owners to safely store their weapons when residing with someone who cannot legally posses a firearm- -
In Judiciary
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Eliminating Gun Show Loophole
Support
Eliminates gun show loophole- -
In Judiciary
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Preventing Illegal concealed carry of firearms
Support
The legislation would include carrying a concealed firearm without a concealed-carry permit in the list of offenses that would prevent an individual from owning a firearm- -
In Judiciary
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Studying social media's impact on gun violence
Neutral
Directs the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to study the relationship between the role of social media platforms and the current upward trend in gun violence- -
In Judiciary
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Firearm Registry
Creates firearm registry, certification for gun ownership, and mandatory lost and stolen reporting- -
In Judiciary
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