Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee 13 D cosponsors

SB 43 — An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for definitions.

Last action — Referred to JUDICIARY, Jan. 22, 2025

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 22, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

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.

  • 13 sponsors

    1 primary, 12 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (13 D).

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Summary

3-D printed and undetectable firearms

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill adds a new definition for 'frame or receiver' in the firearms statutes of Pennsylvania.

  • 18 Pa.C.S. § 6102

    "Frame or receiver." Any of the following: (1) A part of a firearm which provides housing for components, including the hammer, bolt or breechblock, firing pin, ejector or extractor. (2) A partially manufactured blank, casting or machined body intended, designed or advertised for the purpose of being turned into a fully operable part of a firearm which provides housing for components, including the hammer, bolt or breechblock, firing pin, ejector or extractor.

    This change introduces a specific legal definition of what constitutes a 'frame or receiver' related to firearms.

Action History

  1. Referred to JUDICIARY, Jan. 22, 2025

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 12 co-sponsors · 240 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (12)

Not signed on (240)

240 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 43 do?
3-D printed and undetectable firearms
Who sponsors SB 43?
SB 43 is sponsored by Vincent J. Hughes (Democratic), Carolyn T. Comitta (Democratic), Timothy P. Kearney (Democratic), Judith L. Schwank (Democratic), Sharif Street (Democratic), Jay Costa (Democratic), John I. Kane (Democratic), Patty Kim (Democratic), Steven J. Santarsiero (Democratic), Katie J. Muth (Democratic), Wayne D. Fontana (Democratic), Art Haywood (Democratic), and Christine M. Tartaglione (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 43?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 22, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 43?
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