Pennsylvania 2021-2022 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 4 R · 1 D cosponsors

SB 894 — An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in fireworks, further providing for use of consumer fireworks and for penalties.

Last action — PN 1135 Referred to AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2021-2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill increases penalties for violations related to the use of consumer fireworks and establishes specific time restrictions on their use.

  • Section 2404

    (c) Time and day prohibitions.-- (1) Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3), a person may not intentionally use consumer fireworks between the hours of 11 p.m. and 10 a.m. (2) On July 2, 3 and 4 and December 31, a person may use consumer fireworks until 1 a.m. the following day. (3) If July 4 falls on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, a person may use consumer fireworks until 1 a.m. on the immediately preceding and following Friday and Saturday.

    This addition establishes specific timeframes during which consumer fireworks may not be used.

  • Section 2414(1)

    by a fine of not more than $100. → as follows: (i) For a first offense, by a fine of not more than $1,000. (ii) For a second offense, by a fine of not more than $2,500. (iii) For a third or subsequent offense, by a fine of not more than $5,000.

    This change significantly increases the fines for using consumer fireworks in violation of the law.

Action History

  1. PN 1135 Referred to AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 247 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (5)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 894?
SB 894 is sponsored by Gene Yaw (Republican), Wayne D. Fontana (Democratic), Mensch, Kristin Phillips-Hill (Republican), Joe Pittman (Republican), and Chris Gebhard (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 894?
This bill died with 2021-2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 894?
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