Pennsylvania 2023-2024 Regular Session Status: Died 7 D cosponsors

HB 831 — An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in bonds and recognizances, providing for bail in illegal firearm offenses in city of the first class.

Last action — Referred to Judiciary

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 2023-2024 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

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This bill establishes specific bail requirements for illegal firearm offenses in cities of the first class in Pennsylvania.

  • 42 Pa.C.S. § 5762

    § 5762. Bail in illegal firearm offenses in city of the first class. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a defendant who has been charged with possession of an illegal firearm or for committing an offense with an illegal firearm under 18 Pa.C.S. Ch. 61 (relating to firearms and other dangerous articles) in a city of the first class and has been granted bail may obtain the defendant's release from custody by posting bail as follows: (1) For a first offense, a sum equal to 10% of the full amount of the bail. (2) For a second offense, a sum equal to 50% of the full amount of the bail. (3) For a third or subsequent offense, a sum equal to 100% of the full amount of the bail.

    This adds a new section that specifies the bail amounts required for illegal firearm offenses based on the number of offenses.

Action History

  1. Referred to Judiciary

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 246 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (246)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 831?
HB 831 is sponsored by Jason Dawkins (Democratic), Maureen E. Madden (Democratic), Melissa L. Shusterman (Democratic), Christina D. Sappey (Democratic), Darisha K. Parker (Democratic), G. Roni Green (Democratic), and Benjamin V. Sanchez (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 831?
This bill died with 2023-2024 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.
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