Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 61 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB 2855 — An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in inchoate crimes, further providing for prohibited offensive weapons and for use or possession of electric or electronic incapacitation device.

Last action — Referred to JUDICIARY, Oct. 14, 2026

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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 is in committee in the House. Introduced October 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

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Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 62 sponsors

    1 primary, 61 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (61 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill updates definitions and exceptions for prohibited offensive weapons in Pennsylvania law.

This bill amends Title 18 of Pennsylvania's statutes regarding prohibited offensive weapons, specifying exceptions for possession. It clarifies definitions and conditions under which certain electric or electronic incapacitation devices may be used.

Summary

National Firearms Act

Bill Text

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The bill amends existing laws regarding prohibited offensive weapons and the use of electric or electronic incapacitation devices in Pennsylvania.

  • 18 Pa.C.S. § 908(b)(1)

    [or that, with the exception of a bomb, grenade or incendiary device, he complied with the National Firearms Act (26 U.S.C. § 5801 et seq.)]

    Removes the exception related to compliance with the National Firearms Act as a defense in the possession of prohibited weapons.

  • 18 Pa.C.S. § 908(c)

    Any bomb, grenade, machine gun, sawed-off shotgun with a barrel less than 18 inches, firearm specially made or specially adapted for concealment or silent discharge, any blackjack, sandbag, metal knuckles, any stun gun, stun baton, taser or other electronic or electric weapon or other implement for the infliction of serious bodily injury which serves no common lawful purpose. → Includes: (1) Any bomb, grenade, blackjack, sandbag or metal knuckles. (2) Any machine gun, sawed-off shotgun with a barrel less than 18 inches or firearm specially made or specially adapted for concealment or silent discharge, unless possessed in compliance with: (i) Chapter 61 (relating to firearms and other dangerous articles); and (ii) applicable Federal law, including the National Firearms Act (26 U.S.C. § 5801 et seq.) to the extent required by law. (3) Unless possessed in compliance with section 908.1 (relating to use or possession of electric or electronic incapacitation device), any stun gun, stun baton, taser or other electronic or electric weapon. (4) Any other implement for the infliction of serious bodily injury which serves no common lawful purpose.

    Revises the definition of offensive weapons to include a list of specific items and clarifies conditions under which certain firearms are exempt.

  • 18 Pa.C.S. § 908.1(b)

    [if the electric or electronic incapacitation device is labeled with or accompanied by clearly written instructions as to its use and the damages involved in its use]

    Eliminates the requirement for electric or electronic incapacitation devices to have written instructions for their use and related damages for self-defense.

Action History

  1. Referred to JUDICIARY, Oct. 14, 2026

Sponsors

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Not signed on (191)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2855 do?
National Firearms Act
Who sponsors HB 2855?
HB 2855 is sponsored by Rob W. Kauffman (Republican), Joe Kerwin (Republican), Joe Hamm (Republican), Dallas Kephart (Republican), Aaron Bernstine (Republican), Catherine I Wallen (Republican), Stephanie Borowicz (Republican), Russ Diamond (Republican), Craig T. Staats (Republican), Eric R. Nelson (Republican), Chad G. Reichard (Republican), Roman Kozak (Republican), Jill N. Cooper (Republican), Andrea C. Verobish (Republican), Jacob D. Banta (Republican), David H. Rowe (Republican), Martin T. Causer (Republican), Brian Smith (Republican), Rich Irvin (Republican), David M. Maloney (Republican), Jamie Barton (Republican), Keith J. Greiner (Republican), Barbara Gleim (Republican), Wendy Fink (Republican), Bryan Cutler (Republican), Kate A. Klunk (Republican), Donna Scheuren (Republican), Jamie Walsh (Republican), Andrew Kuzma (Republican), Dane Watro (Republican), Clint Owlett (Republican), David H. Zimmerman (Republican), Perry A. Stambaugh (Republican), Charity Grimm Krupa (Republican), Eric J. Weaknecht (Republican), Josh Bashline (Republican), Milou Mackenzie (Republican), Tina Pickett (Republican), Robert Leadbeter (Republican), Brenda M. Pugh (Republican), Timothy J. O'Neal (Republican), Mindy Fee (Republican), Marc S. Anderson (Republican), Brad Roae (Republican), Kathy L. Rapp (Republican), Frank Burns (Democratic), R. Lee James (Republican), Scott Barger (Republican), Jeff Olsommer (Republican), Abby Major (Republican), Brian C. Rasel (Republican), Mike Armanini (Republican), Alec J. Ryncavage (Republican), Kerry A. Benninghoff (Republican), Marci Mustello (Republican), Ryan Warner (Republican), Eric Davanzo (Republican), Joanne Stehr (Republican), Parke Wentling (Republican), Michael Stender (Republican), Dan Moul (Republican), and Jason Ortitay (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 2855?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced October 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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