Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee 17 R cosponsors

SB 357 — An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 23 (Domestic Relations) and 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in inchoate crimes, further providing for the offense of possession of firearm or other dangerous weapon in court facility; in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for relinquishment of firearms and firearm licenses by convicted persons, repealing provisions relating to firearms not to be carried without a license and to carrying loaded weapons other than firearms, providing for license not required, further providing for prohibited conduct during emergency, repealing provisions relating to carrying firearms on public streets or public property in Philadelphia, providing for sportsman's firearm permit and further providing for licenses, for sale or transfer of firearms, for antique firearms and for proof of license and exception; in protection from abuse, further providing for relief; in hunting and furtaking, further providing for cooperation after lawfully killing big game; in protection of property and persons, further providing for loaded firearms in vehicles; and making editorial changes.

Last action — Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9), June 25, 2026

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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 April 04, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 17 sponsors

    1 primary, 16 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (17 R).

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In plain language

The bill amends firearm possession and licensing laws in Pennsylvania.

This bill changes several rules about firearm possession, including how firearms are carried in court facilities and modifies licensing requirements. It also repeals some restrictions on carrying firearms in public areas.

What this means for you
  • Workers: Changes in firearm laws may affect workplace safety considerations.
  • Families: Families may experience changes in regulations related to firearm possession and safety.
  • Consumers: Consumers may see an impact on firearm purchasing and ownership regulations.

Summary

Constitutional Carry of a Firearm

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9), June 25, 2026

  2. First consideration, May 6, 2026

  3. Reported as committed, May 6, 2026

  4. Referred to JUDICIARY, April 4, 2025

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 16 co-sponsors · 236 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (16)

Not signed on (236)

236 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 357 do?
Constitutional Carry of a Firearm
Who sponsors SB 357?
SB 357 is sponsored by Camera Bartolotta (Republican), Greg Rothman (Republican), Cris Dush (Republican), Kristin Phillips-Hill (Republican), Tracy Pennycuick (Republican), Dawn W. Keefer (Republican), Chris Gebhard (Republican), Michele Brooks (Republican), Scott E. Hutchinson (Republican), Gene Yaw (Republican), Patrick J. Stefano (Republican), David G. Argall (Republican), Jarrett Coleman (Republican), Wayne Langerholc (Republican), Lynda Schlegel Culver (Republican), Doug Mastriano (Republican), and Judy Ward (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 357?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 04, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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