Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 454: An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, repealing provisions relating to firearms not to be carried without a license, providing for license not required, repealing provisions relating to carrying firearms on public streets or public property in Philadelphia, further providing for prohibited conduct during emergency, providing for sportsman's firearm permit, further providing for licenses and for antique firearms and repealing provisions relating to proof of license and exception; and making editorial changes.

In committee Last action February 3, 2025: Referred to Judiciary

Plain-language summary

HB 454 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on February 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, repealing provisions relating to firearms not to be carried without a license, providing for license not required, repealing provisions relating to carrying firearms on public streets or public property in Philadelphia, further providing for prohibited conduct during emergency, providing for sportsman's firearm permit, further providing for licenses and for antique firearms and repealing provisions relating to proof of license and exception; and making editorial changes. Primary sponsor: Aaron Bernstine (Republican). It lists 62 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2025): Referred to Judiciary.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Aaron Bernstine (Republican). 62 co-sponsors.