Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee 28 R cosponsors

HB 2599 — An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for firearms not to be carried without a license, for licenses and for proof of license and exception.

Last action — Referred to JUDICIARY, June 3, 2026

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    Introduced
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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.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 28 sponsors

    1 primary, 27 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (28 R).

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In plain language

The bill amends laws regarding carrying firearms without a license in Pennsylvania.

This bill makes changes to the regulations surrounding the carrying of firearms in Pennsylvania, specifically addressing requirements for licenses and proof of ownership. It seeks to clarify the current laws about firearm possession in vehicles.

Summary

Vehicle Open Carry Legislation

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends various sections of Pennsylvania Title 18 regarding the licensure and carrying of firearms, specifically changing definitions, exceptions, and requirements for proof of license.

  • Section 6106

    in any vehicle or any person who carries a firearm

    Removes the phrase about carrying firearms in vehicles from the definition of the offense.

  • Section 6106

    in any vehicle or any person who

    Eliminates the reference to carrying a firearm in a vehicle within the context of misdemeanors.

  • Section 6106(b)(11)

    Any person while carrying a firearm in any vehicle, which person possesses a valid and lawfully issued license for that firearm which has been issued under the laws of the United States or any other state.

    Removes the exception allowing licensed individuals to carry firearms in vehicles.

  • Section 6106(b)(13)

    Any person who is otherwise eligible to possess a firearm under this chapter and who is operating a motor vehicle which is registered in the person's name or the name of a spouse or parent and which contains a firearm for which a valid license has been issued pursuant to section 6109 to the spouse or parent owning the firearm.

    Eliminates the provision allowing certain licensed individuals to carry firearms in specific vehicles.

  • Section 6109(a)

    or in a vehicle

    Clarifies that a license to carry a firearm allows for carrying concealed on the person, but removes mention of vehicles.

  • Section 6109(b)

    or in a vehicle

    Removes reference to vehicles in the context of applying for a license to carry a firearm.

  • Section 6122(a)

    or in a vehicle

    Clarifies that individuals must produce their firearm license without reference to carrying in a vehicle.

  • Section 6122(b)

    or in a vehicle

    Removes the mention of vehicles when claiming an exception for carrying a firearm.

Action History

  1. Referred to JUDICIARY, June 3, 2026

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 27 co-sponsors · 225 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (27)

Not signed on (225)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2599 do?
Vehicle Open Carry Legislation
Who sponsors HB 2599?
HB 2599 is sponsored by Aaron Bernstine (Republican), Jamie Walsh (Republican), Marc S. Anderson (Republican), Rob W. Kauffman (Republican), Brenda M. Pugh (Republican), Chad G. Reichard (Republican), Andrea C. Verobish (Republican), Mike Armanini (Republican), Scott Barger (Republican), Josh Bashline (Republican), Jill N. Cooper (Republican), Keith J. Greiner (Republican), Joe Hamm (Republican), Rich Irvin (Republican), Joe Kerwin (Republican), Roman Kozak (Republican), Charity Grimm Krupa (Republican), Andrew Kuzma (Republican), Jim Rigby (Republican), Alec J. Ryncavage (Republican), Brian Smith (Republican), Craig T. Staats (Republican), Joanne Stehr (Republican), Catherine I Wallen (Republican), Dane Watro (Republican), David H. Rowe (Republican), David H. Zimmerman (Republican), and Mike Jones (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 2599?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 03, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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