Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee 39 D cosponsors

HB 2244 — An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in sales and use tax, further providing for exclusions from tax. Amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for the offense of unauthorized access to firearms.

Last action — Re-committed to RULES, June 8, 2026

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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 is in committee in the House. Introduced June 03, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 39 sponsors

    1 primary, 38 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (39 D).

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In plain language

The bill amends tax codes and establishes penalties for unauthorized access to firearms.

This bill updates sales and use tax laws regarding exclusions and adds an offense for unauthorized access to firearms, enhancing security measures.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This bill may affect workers by impacting the tax treatment of certain goods related to their employment.
  • Families: Families may be concerned about the new regulations on firearm access, promoting safer storage practices for households.

Summary

Secure Storage of Firearms

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

77 added · 105 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill HB 2244 has introduced provisions related to the secure storage of firearms, requiring owners to ensure their firearms are stored safely when not in use. It simplifies the penalties for failing to do so, primarily categorizing violations as summary offenses without imprisonment, unless it involves a minor or unauthorized user. Additionally, earlier references to tax exclusions for gun safes and locks have been removed, focusing the bill more on firearm storage regulations. This matters because it aims to promote responsible firearm ownership and reduce unauthorized access, enhancing safety in communities.

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3505 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE BILL Session of No.
3545 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE BILL Session of No.
2244 2026 INTRODUCED BY BRIGGS, SHUSTERMAN, FRANKEL, McNEILL, BRENNAN, ISAACSON, RIVERA, VENKAT, CURRY, MADDEN, HANBIDGE, DONAHUE, HOHENSTEIN, POWELL, GUENST, SANCHEZ, KINKEAD, OTTEN, FREEMAN AND INGLIS, JUNE 2, 2026 REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY, JUNE 3, 2026 AN ACT Amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for the offense of unauthorized access to firearms.
2244 2026 INTRODUCED BY BRIGGS, SHUSTERMAN, FRANKEL, McNEILL, BRENNAN, ISAACSON, RIVERA, VENKAT, CURRY, MADDEN, HANBIDGE, DONAHUE, HOHENSTEIN, POWELL, GUENST, SANCHEZ, KINKEAD, OTTEN, FREEMAN, INGLIS, BOROWSKI, SCHLOSSBERG AND PROBST, JUNE 2, 2026 AS REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AS AMENDED, JUNE 8, 2026 AN ACT Amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania <-- articles, providing for the offense of unauthorized access to firearms.
AMENDING THE ACT OF MARCH 4, 1971 (P.L.6, NO.2), KNOWN AS THE <-- TAX REFORM CODE OF 1971, IN SALES AND USE TAX, FURTHER PROVIDING FOR EXCLUSIONS FROM TAX.
AMENDING TITLE 18 (CRIMES AND OFFENSES) OF THE PENNSYLVANIA CONSOLIDATED STATUTES, IN FIREARMS AND OTHER DANGEROUS ARTICLES, PROVIDING FOR THE OFFENSE OF UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO FIREARMS.
Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated <-- Statutes is amended to read:
Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes is amended to read:
SECTION 1.
SECTION 204 OF THE ACT OF MARCH 4, 1971 (P.L.6, <-- NO.2), KNOWN AS THE TAX REFORM CODE OF 1971, IS AMENDED BY ADDING A CLAUSE TO READ:
SECTION 204.
EXCLUSIONS FROM TAX.--THE TAX IMPOSED BY SECTION 202 SHALL NOT BE IMPOSED UPON ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:
* * * (77) THE SALE AT RETAIL OR USE OF A GUN SAFE OR GUN LOCK.
FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS CLAUSE, THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND PHRASES SHALL HAVE THE FOLLOWING MEANINGS:
"GUN LOCK" SHALL HAVE THE SAME MEANING AS THE TERM "LOCKING DEVICE" AS DEFINED IN 18 PA.C.S.
§ 6142(F) (RELATING TO LOCKING DEVICE FOR FIREARMS).
"GUN SAFE" MEANS A SELF-CONTAINED ENCLOSURE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED FOR THE PURPOSE OF SECURELY STORING A FIREARM AND EQUIPPED WITH A PADLOCK, KEY LOCK, COMBINATION LOCK, KEYPAD, ELECTRONIC KEYPAD, BIOMETRIC SCANNER OR SIMILAR MECHANISM THAT, WHEN PROPERLY LOCKED, PREVENTS UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO THE FIREARM.
THE TERM DOES NOT INCLUDE A GUN CABINET.
SECTION 2.
TITLE 18 OF THE PENNSYLVANIA CONSOLIDATED STATUTES IS AMENDED BY ADDING A SECTION TO READ:
(2) For a person who knew or should have reasonably known that a minor or unauthorized user was present or likely to be present in the area where the firearm was left 20260HB2244PN3545 - 2 - unsecured, a misdemeanor of the third degree.
(2) For a person who knew or should have reasonably known that a minor or unauthorized user was present or likely to be present in the area where the firearm was left unsecured, a misdemeanor of the third degree.
(f) Definitions.--As used in this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this subsection unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
(f) Definitions.--As used in this section, the following 20260HB2244PN3505 - 2 - words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this subsection unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Gun safe." A self-contained enclosure specifically designed and manufactured for the purpose of securely storing a firearm 20260HB2244PN3545 - 3 - and equipped with a padlock, key lock, combination lock, keypad, electronic keypad, biometric scanner or similar mechanism that, when properly locked, prevents unauthorized access to the firearm.
"Gun safe." A self-contained enclosure specifically designed and manufactured for the purpose of securely storing a firearm and equipped with a padlock, key lock, combination lock, keypad, electronic keypad, biometric scanner or similar mechanism that, when properly locked, prevents unauthorized access to the firearm.
Section 2 3.
Section 2.
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Action History

  1. Re-committed to RULES, June 8, 2026

  2. First consideration, June 8, 2026

  3. Reported as amended, June 8, 2026

  4. Referred to JUDICIARY, June 3, 2026

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 38 co-sponsors · 214 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (38)

Not signed on (214)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2244 do?
Secure Storage of Firearms
Who sponsors HB 2244?
HB 2244 is sponsored by Tim Briggs (Democratic), Melissa L. Shusterman (Democratic), Dan Frankel (Democratic), Jeanne McNeill (Democratic), Tim Brennan (Democratic), MaryLouise Isaacson (Democratic), Nikki Rivera (Democratic), Arvind Venkat (Democratic), Gina H. Curry (Democratic), Maureen E. Madden (Democratic), Liz Hanbidge (Democratic), Kyle Donahue (Democratic), Joseph C. Hohenstein (Democratic), Lindsay Powell (Democratic), Nancy Guenst (Democratic), Benjamin V. Sanchez (Democratic), Emily Kinkead (Democratic), Danielle Friel Otten (Democratic), Robert Freeman (Democratic), John C. Inglis III (Democratic), Lisa A. Borowski (Democratic), Michael H. Schlossberg (Democratic), Tarah Probst (Democratic), Greg Vitali (Democratic), Mary Jo Daley (Democratic), Peter Schweyer (Democratic), Dan K. Williams (Democratic), Joe Webster (Democratic), Steven R. Malagari (Democratic), Heather Boyd (Democratic), Abigail Salisbury (Democratic), Jennifer O'Mara (Democratic), Perry S. Warren (Democratic), Jen Mazzocco (Democratic), Brian Munroe (Democratic), Sean Dougherty (Democratic), Ben Waxman (Democratic), Elizabeth Fiedler (Democratic), and Kristine C. Howard (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 2244?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 03, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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