Pennsylvania 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 11 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 159 — An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for sale or transfer of firearms.

Last action — PN 0133 Referred to JUDICIARY

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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Compared against the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

The bill amends existing firearms transfer laws to include exceptions for firearm sales at gun shows under certain conditions.

  • 18 Pa.C.S. § 6111(f)(2)

    (2) The provisions contained in subsections (a) and (c) shall only apply to pistols or revolvers with a barrel length of less than 15 inches, any shotgun with a barrel length of less than 18 inches, any rifle with a barrel length of less than 16 inches or any firearm with an overall length of less than 26 inches.

    This change removes specific limitations on barrel lengths for certain firearms under subsection (f)(2).

  • 18 Pa.C.S. § 6111(f)

    (5) The provisions contained in subsection (b)(3), (4) and (5) shall not apply to the sale or transfer of a firearm by a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, licensed dealer or county sheriff if all of the following requirements are met: (i) The sale or transfer of the firearm occurs at a lawful gun show, meet or auction. (ii) The purchaser or transferee presents a receipt described in subsection (b)(5) demonstrating that the purchaser or transferee obtained a unique approval number obtained within the preceding 72 hours at the same gun show, meet or auction. (iii) The purchaser or transferee presents a valid license to carry a firearm, issued under section 6109. (iv) The sale or transfer otherwise complies with the requirements of this section.

    This addition creates an exemption for firearm sales at gun shows if certain conditions are met.

Action History

  1. PN 0133 Referred to JUDICIARY

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 22 co-sponsors · 230 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Quinn

Co-sponsors (22)

Not signed on (230)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 159?
HB 159 is sponsored by Mary Jo Daley (Democratic), Brett R. Miller (Republican), Quinn, Jared G. Solomon (Democratic), Donatucci, Michael H. Schlossberg (Democratic), Joe Ciresi (Democratic), Ed Neilson (Democratic), Sims, Carol Hill-Evans (Democratic), Benjamin V. Sanchez (Democratic), Maureen E. Madden (Democratic), Caltagirone, Sturla, Stephens, Dan Frankel (Democratic), Mccarter, Christopher M. Rabb (Democratic), Thomas, Williams, Jennifer O'Mara (Democratic), Harris, and Delissio.
What is the current status of HB 159?
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 HB 159?
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