Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 559: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for definitions and for possession of firearm by minor; and making editorial changes.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 559 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on April 4, 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 and for possession of firearm by minor; and making editorial changes. Primary sponsor: John Kane (Democratic). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 4, 2025): Referred to Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 11
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Kane | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Amanda Cappelletti | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Maria Collett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| 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 |
| Katie Muth | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Nikil Saval | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Judy Schwank | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| 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