Pennsylvania 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: In Committee 10 D cosponsors

SB 137 — An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for safe storage of a firearm when residing with a person not to possess a firearm.

Last action — PN 0113 Referred to JUDICIARY

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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 2019-2020 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.

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This bill adds requirements for the safe storage of firearms when residing with individuals who are prohibited from possessing them.

  • Title 18

    § 6143. Safe storage of a firearm when residing with a person not to possess a firearm. (a) Storage requirements.--A person who owns a firearm and resides with a person who cannot legally possess a firearm shall secure the firearm: (1) with a device that, if installed on a firearm and secured by means of a key or a mechanical, electronic or electromechanical combination lock, prevents the firearm from being discharged without first deactivating or removing the device; (2) with a locking mechanism incorporated into the design of the firearm that prevents discharge of the firearm by an individual who does not have access to the key or other device designed to unlock the mechanism; or (3) in a securely locked box or container or a location that a reasonable person would believe to be secure. (b) Exception.--Subsection (a) shall not apply if a person carries a firearm: (1) on the person's body; or (2) within close enough proximity to the person's body that the person is able to retrieve and use the firearm as if the firearm were on the person's body. (c) Penalties.--A person who violates subsection (a) commits: (1) A summary offense with no term of imprisonment when the offense is a first offense. (2) A misdemeanor of the third degree when the offense is a second or subsequent offense. (3) A felony of the third degree if: (i) a person who cannot legally possess a firearm takes possession of the firearm; and (ii) the firearm is used in the commission of a crime or used in an event that results in the injury or death of another person. (d) Defenses.--It shall be a defense to prosecution under this section if any of the following apply: (1) The firearm was secured in a manner described under subsection (a). (2) The firearm was obtained as a result of an unlawful entry by any person. (3) An injury resulted from a target or sport shooting accident or hunting accident. (4) Possession of the firearm is incidental to the performance of the official duties of the United States Armed Forces, the Pennsylvania National Guard or the personnel of a Federal, State or local law enforcement agency.

    This creates a new requirement for firearm owners living with prohibited persons, specifying how firearms must be secured.

Action History

  1. PN 0113 Referred to JUDICIARY

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 11 co-sponsors · 241 not signed on

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Not signed on (241)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 137?
SB 137 is sponsored by Anthony H. Williams (Democratic), Jay Costa (Democratic), Steven J. Santarsiero (Democratic), Wayne D. Fontana (Democratic), Farnese, Vincent J. Hughes (Democratic), Judith L. Schwank (Democratic), Maria Collett (Democratic), Leach, Art Haywood (Democratic), Timothy P. Kearney (Democratic), and Sharif Street (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 137?
This bill died with 2019-2020 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 137?
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