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102 total bills, 6 anti-gun bills,
10 pro-gun bills for this session
Proposed Pennsylvania Firearm Legislation

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note: Pennsylvania carries over legislation from odd-numbered years to even numbered years without exception

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HB122

Title: Providing for trained school personnel.

Description: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, providing for trained school personnel.

Last Action: Referred to EDUCATION

Last Action Date: January 16, 2013

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HR192

Title: Urging the Congress of the United States to pass and the President of the United States to sign legislation requiring universal background checks for individuals purchasing a firearm.

Description: A Resolution urging the Congress of the United States to pass and the President of the United States to sign legislation requiring universal background checks for individuals purchasing a firearm.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: March 25, 2013

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HB239

Title: Relating to firearm registration; providing for duties of the Pennsylvania State Police; and imposing penalties.

Description: An Act relating to firearm registration; providing for duties of the Pennsylvania State Police; and imposing penalties.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: January 23, 2013

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HB287

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms; and, in sentencing, further providing for sentences for second and subsequent offenses.

Description: An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms; and, in sentencing, further providing for sentences for second and subsequent offenses.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: January 24, 2013

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HB322

Title: In duties and powers of boards of school directors, further providing for rules and regulations and safety patrols and for possession of weapons prohibited; and, in pupils and attendance, for suspension and expulsion of pupils.

Description: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in duties and powers of boards of school directors, further providing for rules and regulations and safety patrols and for possession of weapons prohibited; and, in pupils and attendance, for suspension and expulsion of pupils.

Last Action: Referred to EDUCATION

Last Action Date: January 24, 2013

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HB335

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for licenses and for sale or transfer of firearms.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for licenses and for sale or transfer of firearms.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: January 24, 2013

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HB357

Title: Providing that any Federal law which attempts to register, restrict or ban a firearm or to limit the size of a magazine of a firearm in this Commonwealth shall be unenforceable in this Commonwealth; and imposing penalties.

Description: An Act providing that any Federal law which attempts to register, restrict or ban a firearm or to limit the size of a magazine of a firearm in this Commonwealth shall be unenforceable in this Commonwealth; and imposing penalties.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: January 25, 2013

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HB448

Title: Providing for the possession of firearms in motor vehicles; prohibiting certain acts; imposing duties on employers; and providing for civil immunity under certain circumstances and for enforcement.

Description: An Act providing for the possession of firearms in motor vehicles; prohibiting certain acts; imposing duties on employers; and providing for civil immunity under certain circumstances and for enforcement.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: January 30, 2013

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HB469

Title: Prohibiting the regulation of firearms by an executive order, rule or regulation of the President of the United States or a Federal executive agency.

Description: An Act prohibiting the regulation of firearms by an executive order, rule or regulation of the President of the United States or a Federal executive agency.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: February 4, 2013

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HB475

Title: Prohibiting certain firearms, firearm accessories or ammunition from being subject to Federal law or Federal regulation.

Description: An Act prohibiting certain firearms, firearm accessories or ammunition from being subject to Federal law or Federal regulation.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: February 4, 2013

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HB517

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, prohibiting certain assault weapons.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, prohibiting certain assault weapons.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: February 5, 2013

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HB518

Title: In general principles of justification, further providing for definitions, for use of force in self-protection, for use of force for the protection of property and for use of force by persons with special responsibility for care, discipline or safety of others.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general principles of justification, further providing for definitions, for use of force in self-protection, for use of force for the protection of property and for use of force by persons with special responsibility for care, discipline or safety of others.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: February 5, 2013

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HB519

Title: Providing for child firearm safety lock mechanisms; and prescribing penalties.

Description: An Act providing for child firearm safety lock mechanisms; and prescribing penalties.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: February 5, 2013

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HB520

Title: In sentencing, providing for sentences for carrying a firearm without a license.

Description: An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sentencing, providing for sentences for carrying a firearm without a license.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: February 5, 2013

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HB521

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for licenses.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for licenses.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: February 5, 2013

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HR581

Title: Designating December 2013 as "Children and Gun Violence Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania and encouraging the remembrance of children victims of gun violence.

Description: A Resolution designating December 2013 as "Children and Gun Violence Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania and encouraging the remembrance of children victims of gun violence.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: December 12, 2013

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HB636

Title: Designating the Pennsylvania Long Rifle as the official firearm of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Description: An Act designating the Pennsylvania Long Rifle as the official firearm of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Last Action: Laid on the table

Last Action Date: May 6, 2013

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HB671

Title: Further providing for the carrying of firearms.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for the carrying of firearms.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: February 12, 2013

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HB758

Title: Providing for the offense of undetectable firearms.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for the offense of undetectable firearms.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: February 25, 2013

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HB775

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for sale or transfer of firearms; and providing for completion of forms.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for sale or transfer of firearms; and providing for completion of forms.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: February 25, 2013

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HB792

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for the offense of unlawful firearm records; and prescribing a penalty.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for the offense of unlawful firearm records; and prescribing a penalty.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: February 25, 2013

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HB805

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for limitation on the regulation of firearms and ammunition.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for limitation on the regulation of firearms and ammunition.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: February 25, 2013

this is an pro-gun bill

HB827

Title: In falsification and intimidation, further providing for retaliation against witness, victim or party; and, in uniform firearms, providing for keeping firearm in vehicle.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in falsification and intimidation, further providing for retaliation against witness, victim or party; and, in uniform firearms, providing for keeping firearm in vehicle.

Last Action: Laid on the table

Last Action Date: July 8, 2014

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HB829

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for firearms not to be carried without a license.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for firearms not to be carried without a license.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: March 11, 2013

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HB916

Title: In minors, providing for the offense of access to firearms by minors; and imposing penalties.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in minors, providing for the offense of access to firearms by minors; and imposing penalties.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: March 11, 2013

this is an pro-gun bill

HB921

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for definitions, for licenses, for sale or transfer of firearms, for Pennsylvania State Police, for firearm sales surcharge, for the Firearm Records Check Fund, for licensing of dealers, for administrative regulations and for the Firearms Background Check Advisory Committee.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for definitions, for licenses, for sale or transfer of firearms, for Pennsylvania State Police, for firearm sales surcharge, for the Firearm Records Check Fund, for licensing of dealers, for administrative regulations and for the Firearms Background Check Advisory Committee.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: March 11, 2013

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HB931

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: March 11, 2013

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HB954

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for the offense of carrying a firearm in the Capitol.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for the offense of carrying a firearm in the Capitol.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: March 12, 2013

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HB1001

Title: Further providing for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: March 14, 2013

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HB1010

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for sale or transfer of firearms.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for sale or transfer of firearms.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: March 20, 2013

this is an anti-gun bill

HB1091

Title: Further providing for the offense of carrying firearms on public streets or public property in Philadelphia.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for the offense of carrying firearms on public streets or public property in Philadelphia.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: October 7, 2014

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HB1102

Title: Providing for the definition of "stun gun"; and further providing for enforcement and inspections.

Description: An Act amending the act of December 7, 1982 (P.L.784, No.225), known as the Dog Law, providing for the definition of "stun gun"; and further providing for enforcement and inspections.

Last Action: Referred to AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS

Last Action Date: April 3, 2013

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HB1117

Title: Providing for eviction for unlawful discharge of a firearm in an occupied structure.

Description: An Act amending the act of April 6, 1951 (P.L.69, No.20), known as The Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951, providing for eviction for unlawful discharge of a firearm in an occupied structure.

Last Action: Referred to URBAN AFFAIRS

Last Action Date: April 3, 2013

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HB1162

Title: Further providing for sale or transfer of firearms.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for sale or transfer of firearms.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: April 9, 2013

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HB1166

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for duties of Pennsylvania State Police.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for duties of Pennsylvania State Police.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: April 10, 2013

this is an pro-gun bill

HB1243

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for Pennsylvania State Police and for limitation on the regulation of firearms and ammunition.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for Pennsylvania State Police and for limitation on the regulation of firearms and ammunition.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: October 7, 2014

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HB1303

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for licenses.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for licenses.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: May 1, 2013

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HB1408

Title: In terms and courses of study, providing for firearm safety education program.

Description: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in terms and courses of study, providing for firearm safety education program.

Last Action: Laid on the table

Last Action Date: December 12, 2013

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HB1421

Title: Further providing for exclusions from sales and use tax.

Description: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, further providing for exclusions from sales and use tax.

Last Action: Laid on the table

Last Action Date: September 10, 2014

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HB1430

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for definitions, for sale or transfer of firearms and for registration of firearms.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for definitions, for sale or transfer of firearms and for registration of firearms.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: June 4, 2013

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HB1445

Title: Further providing for Pennsylvania State Police and for licensing of dealers.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for Pennsylvania State Police and for licensing of dealers.

Last Action: Corrective Reprint, Printer's No. 1894

Last Action Date: June 3, 2013

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HB1479

Title: Providing for large capacity ammunition magazine permit and for large capacity ammunition magazines prohibition; authorizing the Attorney General to issue permits; and imposing penalties.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for large capacity ammunition magazine permit and for large capacity ammunition magazines prohibition; authorizing the Attorney General to issue permits; and imposing penalties.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: June 4, 2013

this is an anti-gun bill

HB1498

Title: In sentencing, further providing for sentences for offenses committed with firearms and for sentences for second and subsequent offenses.

Description: An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sentencing, further providing for sentences for offenses committed with firearms and for sentences for second and subsequent offenses.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: June 20, 2014

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HB1515

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for report of theft or loss of firearm.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for report of theft or loss of firearm.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: June 10, 2013

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HB1537

Title: Providing for the offense and consequences of possession with criminal intent of a vehicle with false compartments.

Description: An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for the offense and consequences of possession with criminal intent of a vehicle with false compartments.

Last Action: Laid on the table

Last Action Date: June 23, 2014

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HB1583

Title: Further providing for duties of Pennsylvania State Police.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for duties of Pennsylvania State Police.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: June 25, 2013

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HB1618

Title: Further providing for expungement of criminal history record.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for expungement of criminal history record.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: July 15, 2013

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HB1674

Title: In tax for education, further providing for exclusions from tax.

Description: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in tax for education, further providing for exclusions from tax.

Last Action: Referred to FINANCE

Last Action Date: September 9, 2013

this is an pro-gun bill

HB1683

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for licenses.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for licenses.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: September 9, 2013

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HB1790

Title: In minors, further providing for the offense of corruption of minors.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in minors, further providing for the offense of corruption of minors.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: October 21, 2013

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HB1812

Title: In general principles of justification, further providing for definitions, for use of force in self-protection, for use of force for the protection of property and for use of force by persons with special responsibility for care, discipline or safety of others.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general principles of justification, further providing for definitions, for use of force in self-protection, for use of force for the protection of property and for use of force by persons with special responsibility for care, discipline or safety of others.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: October 29, 2013

this is an anti-gun bill

HB1881

Title: Providing for child firearm safety lock mechanisms.

Description: An Act providing for child firearm safety lock mechanisms.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: December 9, 2013

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HB1920

Title: Revising the law on criminalizing and sentencing for controlled substances; making editorial changes; and repealing certain provisions of the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act.

Description: An Act amending Titles 5 (Athletics and Sports), 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 23 (Domestic Relations), 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure), 61 (Prisons and Parole) and 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, revising the law on criminalizing and sentencing for controlled substances; making editorial changes; and repealing certain provisions of the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: December 16, 2013

this is an pro-gun bill

HB1936

Title: Providing for application denial.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for application denial.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: January 6, 2014

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HB1989

Title: Designating the Piper J-3 Cub as the official State aircraft of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; and designating the Pennsylvania Long Rifle as the official firearm of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Description: An Act designating the Piper J-3 Cub as the official State aircraft of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; and designating the Pennsylvania Long Rifle as the official firearm of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Last Action: Act No. 73

Last Action Date: June 26, 2014

this is an pro-gun bill

HB2011

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for limitation on the regulation of firearms and ammunition.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for limitation on the regulation of firearms and ammunition.

Last Action: Removed from table

Last Action Date: October 7, 2014

this is an pro-gun bill

HB2243

Title: In powers of department and local authorities, further providing for control of public travel on private property by owner by adding provisions relating to firearms in motor vehicles.

Description: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in powers of department and local authorities, further providing for control of public travel on private property by owner by adding provisions relating to firearms in motor vehicles.

Last Action: Referred to TRANSPORTATION

Last Action Date: May 5, 2014

this is an pro-gun bill

HB2398

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for firearms not to be carried without a license.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for firearms not to be carried without a license.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: July 1, 2014

this is an pro-gun bill

HB2436

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for firearms not to be carried without a license and for licenses.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for firearms not to be carried without a license and for licenses.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: August 13, 2014

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SR6

Title: Directing the Joint State Government Commission to study the issue of violence prevention, to establish an advisory committee to conduct a thorough and comprehensive analysis of the underlying causes of violent crime, including mass shootings, and to report to the Senate with its findings and recommendations.

Description: A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to study the issue of violence prevention, to establish an advisory committee to conduct a thorough and comprehensive analysis of the underlying causes of violent crime, including mass shootings, and to report to the Senate with its findings and recommendations.

Last Action: Transmitted as directed

Last Action Date: February 1, 2013

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SB73

Title: Further providing for possession of weapon on school property.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for possession of weapon on school property.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: January 8, 2013

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SR103

Title: A Concurrent Resolution urging the Congress of the United States and the President of the United States to pass and sign, respectively, legislation that would reinstate a Federal assault weapons and high-capacity magazine ban.

Description: A Concurrent Resolution urging the Congress of the United States and the President of the United States to pass and sign, respectively, legislation that would reinstate a Federal assault weapons and high-capacity magazine ban.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: April 26, 2013

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SB121

Title: In safe schools, further providing for definitions, for Office for Safe Schools, for reporting and for maintenance of records.

Description: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in safe schools, further providing for definitions, for Office for Safe Schools, for reporting and for maintenance of records.

Last Action: Referred to EDUCATION

Last Action Date: January 14, 2013

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SB189

Title: Prohibiting persons ordered to undergo involuntary mental health treatment on an outpatient basis from owning firearms.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, prohibiting persons ordered to undergo involuntary mental health treatment on an outpatient basis from owning firearms.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: January 17, 2013

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SB191

Title: Providing for a limit on handgun purchases and sales; and establishing the Violence Prevention Fund.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for a limit on handgun purchases and sales; and establishing the Violence Prevention Fund.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: January 17, 2013

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SB192

Title: Providing for a limit on handgun purchases and sales in cities of the first class; establishing the Violence Prevention Fund; and further providing for limitation on the regulation of firearms and ammunition and for limitation on municipal powers.

Description: An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for a limit on handgun purchases and sales in cities of the first class; establishing the Violence Prevention Fund; and further providing for limitation on the regulation of firearms and ammunition and for limitation on municipal powers.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: January 17, 2013

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SB431

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for the offense of firearms not to be carried without a license.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for the offense of firearms not to be carried without a license.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: February 5, 2013

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SB432

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: February 5, 2013

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SB433

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for the offense of persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for the offense of persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: February 5, 2013

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SB434

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for carrying firearms and for licenses.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for carrying firearms and for licenses.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: February 5, 2013

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SB435

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for an offense relating to assault weapons and large capacity magazines.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for an offense relating to assault weapons and large capacity magazines.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: February 5, 2013

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SB448

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for definitions, for sale or transfer of firearms, for the Pennsylvania State Police, for firearm sales surcharge and for the Firearms Records Check Fund.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for definitions, for sale or transfer of firearms, for the Pennsylvania State Police, for firearm sales surcharge and for the Firearms Records Check Fund.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: February 7, 2013

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SB469

Title: Excluding from sales tax all equipment and devices which prohibit a firearm from being fired without a key or combination.

Description: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, excluding from sales tax all equipment and devices which prohibit a firearm from being fired without a key or combination.

Last Action: Referred to FINANCE

Last Action Date: February 11, 2013

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SB497

Title: Reenacting and amending the act of June 23, 1931 (P.L.932, No.317), known as The Third Class City Code.

Description: An Act reenacting and amending the act of June 23, 1931 (P.L.932, No.317), known as The Third Class City Code.

Last Action: Approved by the Governor

Last Action Date: March 14, 2014

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SB505

Title: Protecting from infringement the individual right of the citizens of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to bear arms as provided in section 21 of Article I of the Constitution of Pennsylvania.

Description: An Act protecting from infringement the individual right of the citizens of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to bear arms as provided in section 21 of Article I of the Constitution of Pennsylvania.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: April 3, 2013

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SB584

Title: Further providing for licenses.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for licenses.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: March 1, 2013

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SB585

Title: In inchoate crimes, further providing for possession of firearm or other dangerous weapon in court facility.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in inchoate crimes, further providing for possession of firearm or other dangerous weapon in court facility.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: March 1, 2013

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SB660

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for the offense of sale or transfer of firearms.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for the offense of sale or transfer of firearms.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: March 14, 2013

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SB661

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: March 14, 2013

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SB662

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: March 14, 2013

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SB663

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: March 14, 2013

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SB664

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for licenses.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for licenses.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: April 18, 2013

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SB665

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for sale or transfer of firearms.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for sale or transfer of firearms.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: May 3, 2013

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SB736

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for definitions and for sale or transfer of firearms; and providing for lawful gun shows and meets.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for definitions and for sale or transfer of firearms; and providing for lawful gun shows and meets.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: March 26, 2013

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SB801

Title: Further providing for carrying firearms on public streets or public property in Philadelphia.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for carrying firearms on public streets or public property in Philadelphia.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: April 4, 2013

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SB810

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for report of theft or loss of a firearm.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for report of theft or loss of a firearm.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: April 4, 2013

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SB811

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for registration of firearms; and providing for mandatory registration of firearms in cities of the first class and for transfer of firearms.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for registration of firearms; and providing for mandatory registration of firearms in cities of the first class and for transfer of firearms.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: April 4, 2013

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SB815

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for sale or transfer of firearms and for registration of firearms.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for sale or transfer of firearms and for registration of firearms.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: April 4, 2013

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SB866

Title: In falsification and intimidation, further providing for the offense of unsworn falsification to authorities; and, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms, for licenses and for sales or transfer or firearms.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in falsification and intimidation, further providing for the offense of unsworn falsification to authorities; and, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms, for licenses and for sales or transfer or firearms.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: April 18, 2013

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SB876

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for definitions; and, in particular rights and immunities, further providing for civil immunity for use of force and providing for declarative and injunctive relief and certain damages.

Description: An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for definitions; and, in particular rights and immunities, further providing for civil immunity for use of force and providing for declarative and injunctive relief and certain damages.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: April 24, 2013

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SB981

Title: Further providing for shooting at or causing injury to human beings.

Description: An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for shooting at or causing injury to human beings.

Last Action: Referred to GAME AND FISHERIES

Last Action Date: June 3, 2013

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SB1024

Title: In inchoate crimes, further providing for possession of firearm or other dangerous weapon in court facility; in arson, criminal mischief and other property destruction, further providing for arson and related offenses; in sentencing, further providing for sentences for second and subsequent offenses; and providing for sentencing for arson offenses.

Description: An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in inchoate crimes, further providing for possession of firearm or other dangerous weapon in court facility; in arson, criminal mischief and other property destruction, further providing for arson and related offenses; in sentencing, further providing for sentences for second and subsequent offenses; and providing for sentencing for arson offenses.

Last Action: Act No. 16

Last Action Date: February 25, 2014

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SB1052

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms and for Pennsylvania State Police; and requiring mental health data to be transmitted.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms and for Pennsylvania State Police; and requiring mental health data to be transmitted.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: June 27, 2013

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SB1071

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for licenses.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for licenses.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: August 12, 2013

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SB1093

Title: In general principles of justification, further providing for justification generally and for use of force in self-protection.

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general principles of justification, further providing for justification generally and for use of force in self-protection.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: September 16, 2013

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SB1192

Title: Designating the Pennsylvania Rifle as the official firearm of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Description: An Act designating the Pennsylvania Rifle as the official firearm of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Last Action: Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT

Last Action Date: November 22, 2013

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SB1193

Title: Providing for protection and defense of pupils.

Description: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, providing for protection and defense of pupils.

Last Action: Referred to EDUCATION

Last Action Date: November 22, 2013

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SB1402

Title: In hunting and furtaking, further providing for unlawful devices and methods.

Description: An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in hunting and furtaking, further providing for unlawful devices and methods.

Last Action: Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS

Last Action Date: June 27, 2014

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SB1431

Title: To provide from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive and Judicial Departments, the State Government Support Agencies and the General Assembly of the Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2015, for certain institutions and organizations, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014; to provide appropriations from the State Lottery Fund, the Tobacco Settlement Fund, the Aviation Restricted Account, the Hazardous Material Response Fund, The State Stores Fund, the Milk Marketing Fund, the Home Investment Trust Fund, the Emergency Medical Services Operating Fund, the Tuition Account Guaranteed Savings Program Fund, the Banking Fund, the Firearm Records Check Fund, the Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority Fund, the Oil and Gas Lease Fund, the Home Improvement Account, the Cigarette Fire Safety and Firefighter Protection Act Enforcement Fund, the Energy Conservation and Assistance Fund, the Insurance Regulation and Oversight Fund and the Pennsylvania Racehorse Development Restricted Receipt Account, to the Executive Department; to provide appropriations from the Judicial Computer System Augmentation Account to the Judicial Department for the fiscal year July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2015; to provide appropriations from the Motor License Fund for the fiscal year July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2015, for the proper operation of several departments of the Commonwealth and the Pennsylvania State Police authorized to spend Motor License Fund moneys; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive Department of the Commonwealth and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014.

Description: An Act to provide from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive and Judicial Departments, the State Government Support Agencies and the General Assembly of the Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2015, for certain institutions and organizations, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014; to provide appropriations from the State Lottery Fund, the Tobacco Settlement Fund, the Aviation Restricted Account, the Hazardous Material Response Fund, The State Stores Fund, the Milk Marketing Fund, the Home Investment Trust Fund, the Emergency Medical Services Operating Fund, the Tuition Account Guaranteed Savings Program Fund, the Banking Fund, the Firearm Records Check Fund, the Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority Fund, the Oil and Gas Lease Fund, the Home Improvement Account, the Cigarette Fire Safety and Firefighter Protection Act Enforcement Fund, the Energy Conservation and Assistance Fund, the Insurance Regulation and Oversight Fund and the Pennsylvania Racehorse Development Restricted Receipt Account, to the Executive Department; to provide appropriations from the Judicial Computer System Augmentation Account to the Judicial Department for the fiscal year July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2015; to provide appropriations from the Motor License Fund for the fiscal year July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2015, for the proper operation of several departments of the Commonwealth and the Pennsylvania State Police authorized to spend Motor License Fund moneys; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive Department of the Commonwealth and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014.

Last Action: Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS

Last Action Date: June 18, 2014

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SB1449

Title: Providing for firearms permitted in vehicles.

Description: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for firearms permitted in vehicles.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: August 25, 2014

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SB1470

Title: Adding provisions relating to mental health procedures and the treatment of individuals with mental illness in the criminal justice system; making conforming amendments to Titles 18, 20, 23, 42 and 61; and repealing the Mental Health Procedures Act.

Description: An Act amending Title 50 (Mental Health) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, adding provisions relating to mental health procedures and the treatment of individuals with mental illness in the criminal justice system; making conforming amendments to Titles 18, 20, 23, 42 and 61; and repealing the Mental Health Procedures Act.

Last Action: Referred to PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE

Last Action Date: September 15, 2014

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SB1471

Title: Repealing and adding provisions relating to firearms and other dangerous articles; and making editorial changes.

Description: An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 23 (Domestic Relations), 34 (Game), 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) and 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, repealing and adding provisions relating to firearms and other dangerous articles; and making editorial changes.

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: September 15, 2014

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