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HB837 • 2025

An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for limit on handgun purchases; and establishing the Violence Prevention Account.

An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for limit on handgun purchases; and establishing the Violence Prevention Account.

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Sponsor
SHUSTERMAN
Last action
2025-03-10
Official status
Referred to JUDICIARY, March 10, 2025
Effective date
Not listed

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Bill History

  1. 2025-03-10 Pennsylvania General Assembly

    Referred to JUDICIARY, March 10, 2025

Official Summary Text

An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for limit on handgun purchases; and establishing the Violence Prevention Account.