Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 40: An Act providing for individuals to voluntarily register for the Pennsylvania Do-Not-Sell List maintained by the Pennsylvania State Police, for firearms not to be in the possession of a registrant and for advertising by the Department of Health; 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 40 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on May 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act providing for individuals to voluntarily register for the Pennsylvania Do-Not-Sell List maintained by the Pennsylvania State Police, for firearms not to be in the possession of a registrant and for advertising by the Department of Health; and imposing penalties. Primary sponsor: John Kane (Democratic). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 12, 2025): Referred to Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Kane | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Carolyn Comitta | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Jay Costa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Art Haywood | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Tim Kearney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Steve Santarsiero | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Tina Tartaglione | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Lindsey Williams | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
“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