Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 242: An Act providing that any Federal action that attempts to register, restrict or ban a firearm or accessory, or to limit, inhibit or regulate the ownership of magazines in this Commonwealth shall be unenforceable in this Commonwealth; and imposing penalties.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 242 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on February 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act providing that any Federal action that attempts to register, restrict or ban a firearm or accessory, or to limit, inhibit or regulate the ownership of magazines in this Commonwealth shall be unenforceable in this Commonwealth; and imposing penalties. Primary sponsor: Doug Mastriano (Republican). It lists 14 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 13, 2025): Referred to Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 15
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doug Mastriano | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 33 |
| Dave Argall | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Camera Bartolotta | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 46 |
| Michele Brooks | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 50 |
| Jarrett Coleman | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Cris Dush | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Chris Gebhard | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 48 |
| Scott Hutchinson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| Tracy Pennycuick | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Kristin Phillips-Hill | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
| Devlin Robinson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 37 |
| Greg Rothman | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 34 |
| Pat Stefano | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| Judy Ward | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Gene Yaw | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Judiciary