Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 43: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for definitions.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 43 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on January 22, 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, further providing for definitions. Primary sponsor: Vincent Hughes (Democratic). It lists 12 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 22, 2025): Referred to Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 13
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vincent Hughes | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Carolyn Comitta | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Jay Costa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Wayne Fontana | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
| Art Haywood | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| John Kane | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Tim Kearney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Patty Kim | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Katie Muth | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Steve Santarsiero | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Judy Schwank | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Sharif Street | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Tina Tartaglione | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
“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