Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee 11 D cosponsors

HB 2808 — 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, for Pennsylvania State Police and for licensing of dealers and providing for security cameras, for lost and stolen firearm reporting requirements and for inspection of retail firearm dealer licensees and grant program; establishing the Retail Licensee Inspection Account and the Firearm Dealer Safety Grant Program; imposing penalties; and making an appropriation.

Last action — Referred to JUDICIARY, Sept. 28, 2026

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    To Executive
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This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced September 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

In plain language

This bill updates firearm sale regulations and introduces dealer inspections in Pennsylvania.

The bill enhances regulations for firearm sales and transfers in Pennsylvania, mandates dealer inspections, and establishes associated grant programs. It also outlines appeals processes for dealers who fail inspections.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This bill may affect workers in the firearms industry by imposing new compliance requirements.
  • Families: Families may face changes in how firearms are purchased and necessary safety compliance.

Summary

Establishing the Firearms Dealer Accountability and Modernization Act

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill enhances regulation and oversight of firearm sales and transfers in Pennsylvania, establishing new reporting, inspection, and operational requirements for licensed firearm dealers.

  • 18 Pa.C.S. § 6111(b)

    (8) Conducted a background check, as required under this section, when an individual is seeking to sell a firearm on consignment. (9) Taken a written and photographic record of the buyer's vehicle license plate and driver's license or identification card issued by Federal, State or local government.

    This amendment adds requirements for licensed dealers to conduct background checks for consignment sales and to document the buyer's information.

  • 18 Pa.C.S. § 6111.1(b)

    (5) The Pennsylvania State Police shall have the right to suspend the operations of a licensed firearms dealer within this Commonwealth if the dealer fails to pass a required firearms dealer inspection under section 6131.

    This provision grants the Pennsylvania State Police authority to suspend licensed dealers who fail inspection.

  • 18 Pa.C.S. § 6111.1

    (e.1) Appeal to firearms dealer suspension.--A licensed firearms dealer suspended due to a failed inspection may challenge the accuracy of that inspection by appealing to the Pennsylvania State Police no later than 30 days from the date of the suspension.

    This establishes an appeal process for dealers who are suspended after failing an inspection.

  • 18 Pa.C.S. § 6131(b)

    (b.2) Reporting.--Information collected during the licensing process shall be provided to the Pennsylvania State Police. The Pennsylvania State Police shall prepare and disseminate quarterly reports detailing and evaluating the information provided under this section and make recommendations to improve compliance by firearm sellers and reduce the prevalence of illegally sold, purchased or possessed firearms in this Commonwealth.

    This requires the Pennsylvania State Police to compile and analyze licensing data to improve compliance and reduce illegal firearm transactions.

  • 18 Pa.C.S. § 6130

    (a) Duty to report.--A licensed firearm seller, dealer, importer or manufacturer who suffers a loss or theft of a firearm must, no later than 24 hours after the discovery of the loss or theft, report the incident, including the facts and circumstances to the appropriate authorities or the Pennsylvania State Police.

    This mandates timely reporting of lost or stolen firearms to enhance accountability among dealers.

  • 18 Pa.C.S. § 6130

    (b) Penalty.--A licensed firearm seller, dealer, importer or manufacturer who fails to report the loss or theft of a firearm under subsection (a) no later than 24 hours after discovery shall be liable for certain restitution, as decided in a court of law, resulting from a crime committed with that firearm.

    This introduces financial penalties for dealers who do not report lost or stolen firearms within the specified time frame.

  • 18 Pa.C.S. § 6129

    (a) Surveillance.--Beginning January 1, 2027, a licensee shall ensure the business premises of the licensee are monitored by a digital video surveillance system that meets all of the following requirements: (1) The system shall clearly record images and, for systems located inside the premises, audio of the area under surveillance.

    This requires licensed dealers to implement surveillance systems to enhance security and accountability.

Action History

  1. Referred to JUDICIARY, Sept. 28, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2808 do?
Establishing the Firearms Dealer Accountability and Modernization Act
Who sponsors HB 2808?
HB 2808 is sponsored by Darisha K. Parker (Democratic), Joseph C. Hohenstein (Democratic), Nikki Rivera (Democratic), Melissa L. Shusterman (Democratic), Emily Kinkead (Democratic), Jen Mazzocco (Democratic), Ben Waxman (Democratic), Benjamin V. Sanchez (Democratic), Lindsay Powell (Democratic), Tarik Khan (Democratic), and Christopher M. Rabb (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 2808?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced September 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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