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

SB 769 — An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for safe storage of firearm when not in use; and imposing penalties.

Last action — Referred to Judiciary

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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 May 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.

  • 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 requirement for safe storage of firearms when not in use and establishes penalties for violations.

  • 18 Pa.C.S. § 6143

    § 6143. Safe storage of firearm when not in use. (a) Storage requirements.--A person who owns a firearm shall secure the firearm: (1) with a device that, if installed on a firearm and secured by means of a key or a mechanical, electronic or electromechanical combination lock, prevents the firearm from being discharged without first deactivating or removing the device; (2) with a locking mechanism incorporated into the design of the firearm that prevents discharge of the firearm by an individual who does not have access to the key or other device designed to unlock the mechanism; or (3) in a securely locked box or container or a location that a reasonable person would believe to be secure. (b) Exception.--Subsection (a) shall not apply if a person carries a firearm: (1) on the person's body; or (2) within close enough proximity to the person's body that the person is able to retrieve and use the firearm as if the firearm was on the person's body. (c) Penalties.--A person who violates subsection (a) commits: (1) A summary offense with no term of imprisonment if the offense is a first offense. (2) A misdemeanor of the third degree if the offense is a second or subsequent offense. (3) A felony of the third degree if: (i) another person takes possession of the firearm; and (ii) the firearm is used in the commission of a crime or used in an event that results in the injury or death of another person. (d) Defenses.--It shall be a defense to prosecution under this section if any of the following apply: (1) The firearm was secured in a manner described under subsection (a). (2) The firearm was obtained as a result of an unlawful entry by any person. (3) An injury resulted from a target or sport shooting accident or hunting accident. (4) Possession of the firearm is incidental to the performance of the official duties of the United States Armed Forces, the Pennsylvania National Guard or the personnel of a Federal, State or local law enforcement agency.

    This establishes new legal requirements for how firearm owners must store their firearms when not in use, along with penalties for noncompliance.

Action History

  1. Referred to Judiciary

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (15)

Not signed on (237)

237 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 769?
SB 769 is sponsored by Steven J. Santarsiero (Democratic), Amanda M. Cappelletti (Democratic), Maria Collett (Democratic), Sharif Street (Democratic), Judith L. Schwank (Democratic), Timothy P. Kearney (Democratic), Wayne D. Fontana (Democratic), Carolyn T. Comitta (Democratic), Art Haywood (Democratic), Nikil Saval (Democratic), Jay Costa (Democratic), Christine M. Tartaglione (Democratic), John I. Kane (Democratic), Patty Kim (Democratic), Katie J. Muth (Democratic), and Lindsey M. Williams (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 769?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced May 22, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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