An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, repealing provisions relating to firearms not to be carried without a license, providing for license not required, repealing provisions relating to carrying firearms on public streets or public property in Philadelphia, providing for sportsman's firearm permit, further providing for licenses and repealing provisions relating to proof of license and exception.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 17, 2021
Last action Apr 27, 2022
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Actions timeline
Total actions
12
Key actions
1
Committee
2
May 25, 2021
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
May 17, 2021
Committee
PN 1536 Referred to JUDICIARY
lower
1 primary · 78 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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