Pennsylvania 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 2 R · 2 D cosponsors

SB 1065 — 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 1578 Referred to AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 amends the Tax Reform Code of 1971 by updating regulations regarding the use and penalties related to consumer fireworks.

  • Section 2404

    A person who is at least 18 years of age and meets the requirements of this article may purchase, possess and use consumer fireworks.

    Establishes the minimum age and requirements for purchasing and using consumer fireworks.

  • Section 2404

    Consumer fireworks between the hours of 10 P.M. and 8 A.M. unless during a federally recognized holiday or the use is otherwise allowed by a permit issued by the municipality in which the consumer fireworks are to be used. → Consumer fireworks between the hours of 10 P.M. and 8 A.M. unless during a federally recognized holiday or the use is otherwise allowed by a permit issued by the municipality in which the consumer fireworks are to be used.

    Clarifies the prohibition on using consumer fireworks at specific times unless permitted.

  • Section 2414

    A person using consumer fireworks in violation of the provisions of this article commits a summary offense and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine of not more than $100 for a first offense, $150 for the second offense and $200 for a third offense or subsequent offense. → A person using consumer fireworks in violation of the provisions of this article commits a summary offense and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine of not more than $100 for a first offense, $150 for the second offense and $200 for a third offense or subsequent offense.

    Restates the penalties for using consumer fireworks illegally, maintaining the same fine structure.

  • Section 2414

    A person selling consumer fireworks in violation of the provisions of this act commits a misdemeanor of the second degree.

    Introduces a penalty for selling consumer fireworks illegally, categorizing it as a misdemeanor.

  • Section 2414

    A person selling display fireworks in violation of the provisions of this act commits a felony of the third degree.

    Establishes that selling display fireworks illegally is a felony offense.

  • Section 2414

    A person selling federally illegal explosives such as devices as described in 49 CFR 173.54 (relating to forbidden explosives) or those devices that have not been tested, approved and labeled by the United States Department of Transportation, including, but not limited to, those devices commonly referred to as M-80, M-100, blockbuster, cherry bomb or quarter or half stick explosive devices, in violation of the provisions of this act commits a felony of the third degree.

    Adds specific penalties for selling illegal explosives, categorizing it as a felony offense.

Action History

  1. PN 1578 Referred to AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 249 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 1065?
SB 1065 is sponsored by Kim L. Ward (Republican), Doug Mastriano (Republican), Maria Collett (Democratic), and Christine M. Tartaglione (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 1065?
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.
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