Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 837: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for limit on handgun purchases; and establishing the Violence Prevention Account.

In committee Last action March 10, 2025: Referred to Judiciary

Plain-language summary

HB 837 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on March 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for limit on handgun purchases; and establishing the Violence Prevention Account. Primary sponsor: Melissa Shusterman (Democratic). It lists 18 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 10, 2025): Referred to Judiciary.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Melissa Shusterman (Democratic). 18 co-sponsors.