Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 16 D cosponsors

SB 262 — An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in actions, proceedings and other matters generally, providing for extreme risk protection orders.

Last action — Referred to Judiciary

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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 February 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

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Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

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Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 16 sponsors

    1 primary, 15 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (16 D).

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill adds a new chapter to Title 42 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to establish procedures for extreme risk protection orders, which include provisions for the surrender and return of firearms.

  • Title 42 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes

    CHAPTER 62B EXTREME RISK PROTECTION ORDERS Sec. 62B01. Definitions. 62B02. Petition for order. 62B03. Procedure. 62B04. Ex parte orders. 62B05. Service of orders. 62B06. Termination and renewal of orders. 62B07. Surrender of firearms. 62B08. Return and disposal of firearms. 62B09. Reporting of orders. 62B10. Penalties. 62B11. Other authority retained. 62B12. Immunity. 62B13. Instructional and informational material. 62B14. Registry.

    This change establishes a new framework for issuing extreme risk protection orders, allowing for the removal of firearms from individuals deemed a risk to themselves or others.

  • Title 42 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes

    § 62B01. Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Extreme risk protection order." An ex parte order or a final order granted under this chapter.

    This defines what constitutes an extreme risk protection order under the new chapter.

  • Title 42 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes

    § 62B02. Petition for order. (a) Establishment of action.-- (1) An action known as a petition for an extreme risk protection order is established. (2) A petition for an extreme risk protection order may be filed by: (i) a family or household member of the respondent; (ii) a law enforcement officer or agency.

    This provision allows family or household members and law enforcement to file for extreme risk protection orders.

  • Title 42 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes

    § 62B03. Procedure. (a) Hearing.--Upon receipt of the petition, the court shall order a hearing to be held not later than 14 days from the date of the order and shall issue a notice of hearing to the respondent.

    This mandates a hearing within 14 days of filing a petition for an extreme risk protection order.

  • Title 42 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes

    § 62B07. Surrender of firearms. An extreme risk protection order shall require the respondent to surrender all firearms in the respondent's custody, control or possession to a law enforcement agency.

    This mandates the surrender of firearms from individuals who are subject to an extreme risk protection order.

Action History

  1. Referred to Judiciary

Sponsors

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 262?
SB 262 is sponsored by Carolyn T. Comitta (Democratic), Vincent J. Hughes (Democratic), Sharif Street (Democratic), Timothy P. Kearney (Democratic), Art Haywood (Democratic), Jay Costa (Democratic), John I. Kane (Democratic), Christine M. Tartaglione (Democratic), Nick Miller (Democratic), Nikil Saval (Democratic), Judith L. Schwank (Democratic), Katie J. Muth (Democratic), Steven J. Santarsiero (Democratic), Lindsey M. Williams (Democratic), Patty Kim (Democratic), and Wayne D. Fontana (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 262?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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