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

HB 1891 — An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for sale or transfer of firearms.

Last action — Laid on the table

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced September 29, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 46% · moderate confidence

  • 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).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

178 added · 170 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill HB 1891 has updated the requirements for firearm purchase records in Pennsylvania. The bill now specifies that copies of the sale record must be sent to the Pennsylvania State Police within 14 days and retained by the dealer for 20 years. This change is important because it enhances the accountability and tracking of firearm sales, potentially aiding law enforcement in ensuring public safety.

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2356 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE BILL Session of No.
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1891 2025 INTRODUCED BY BELLMON, RIGBY, VENKAT, KINKEAD, POWELL, HILL- EVANS, WAXMAN, GIRAL, DOUGHERTY, WEBSTER AND SANCHEZ, SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 AN ACT AmeConsolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerousia articles, further providing for sale or transfer of firearms.
2594 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE BILL Session of No.
1891 2025 INTRODUCED BY BELLMON, VENKAT, KINKEAD, POWELL, HILL-EVANS, WAXMAN, GIRAL, DOUGHERTY, WEBSTER, SANCHEZ, K.
HARRIS, HOHENSTEIN, CIRESI, D.
WILLIAMS, FRANKEL AND PIELLI, SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 AS REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AS AMENDED, NOVEMBER 17, 2025 AN ACT Amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for sale or transfer of firearms.
Section 6111(b)(1), (1.1)(i) and (6) and (f)(2) of Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes are amended and the section is amended by adding a subsection to read:
Section 6111(b)(1), (1.1)(i) and (6) and (f)(2) of Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes are amended and the section is amended by adding a subsection <-- SUBSECTIONS to read:
§ 6111.
<-- § 6111.
(4) grandparent;
20250HB1891PN2594 - 2 - (4) grandparent;
or 20250HB1891PN2356 - 2 - (5) grandchild.] For purposes of a firearm as defined in section 6102 (relating to definitions), obtained a completed application/record of sale from the potential buyer or transferee.
or (5) grandchild.] For purposes of a firearm as defined in section 6102 (relating to definitions), obtained a completed application/record of sale from the potential buyer or transferee.
(iv) The application/record of sale shall be no more than one page in length and shall be promulgated by the Pennsylvania State Police and provided by the licensed 20250HB1891PN2356 - 3 - importer, licensed manufacturer or licensed dealer.
(iv) The application/record of sale shall be no more than one page in length and shall be promulgated by the 20250HB1891PN2594 - 3 - Pennsylvania State Police and provided by the licensed importer, licensed manufacturer or licensed dealer.
(v) In the event of an electronic failure under section 6111.1(b)(2) (relating to Pennsylvania State Police) that affects the electronic application/record of sale and upon notice from the Pennsylvania State Police, a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer or licensed dealer shall proceed as if exempted under subsection (k) and shall obtain a completed application/record of sale, 20250HB1891PN2356 - 4 - in paper format, from the potential buyer or transferee.
(v) In the event of an electronic failure under section 6111.1(b)(2) (relating to Pennsylvania State Police) that affects the electronic application/record of sale and upon notice from the Pennsylvania State Police, a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer or licensed dealer shall proceed as if exempted under subsection (k) 20250HB1891PN2594 - 4 - and shall obtain a completed application/record of sale, in paper format, from the potential buyer or transferee.
* * * (6) Unless it has been discovered pursuant to a criminal history, juvenile delinquency and mental health records background check that the potential purchaser or transferee is prohibited from possessing a firearm pursuant to section 6105, no information received [via telephone following the 20250HB1891PN2356 - 5 - implementation of] by the instantaneous background check system from a purchaser or transferee who has received a unique approval number shall be retained by the Pennsylvania State Police.
* * * (6) Unless it has been discovered pursuant to a criminal history, juvenile delinquency and mental health records background check that the potential purchaser or transferee is prohibited from possessing a firearm pursuant to section 20250HB1891PN2594 - 5 - 6105, no information received [via telephone following the implementation of] by the instantaneous background check system from a purchaser or transferee who has received a unique approval number shall be retained by the Pennsylvania State Police.
The Pennsylvania State Police shall notify each licensed importer, licensed manufacturer and licensed dealer of an exemption to the use of an electronic application/record of sale no later than April 1 of each year.
The Pennsylvania State Police shall notify each licensed importer, licensed manufacturer and licensed dealer of an exemption to the use of an electronic application/record of sale no later than April 1 of each 20250HB1891PN2594 - 6 - year.
20250HB1891PN2356 - 6 - (2) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer or licensed dealer from choosing to use an electronic application/record of sale.
(2) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer or licensed dealer from choosing to use an electronic application/record of sale.
(L) CONSTRUCTION.--NOTHING IN THIS SECTION SHALL BE <-- CONSTRUED TO ALLOW A GOVERNMENT OR LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY OR AN AGENT OF A GOVERNMENT OR LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY TO CREATE, MAINTAIN OR OPERATE A REGISTRY OF FIREARM OWNERSHIP WITHIN THIS COMMONWEALTH.
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Action History

  1. Laid on the table

  2. First consideration

  3. Reported as amended

  4. Referred to Judiciary

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 15 co-sponsors · 237 not signed on · 10 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (15)

Not signed on (237)

237 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Committee vote (Judiciary): Adopt Amendment

Passed 26 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 14000
Republican 10000
Unaffiliated 2000
Total 26000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (26)
Member Party Vote
Torren Ecker — Yea
Stephenie Scialabba — Yea
Aerion Abney Democratic Yea
Andre D. Carroll Democratic Yea
Benjamin V. Sanchez Democratic Yea
Chris Pielli Democratic Yea
Christopher M. Rabb Democratic Yea
Emily Kinkead Democratic Yea
Joseph C. Hohenstein Democratic Yea
Kristine C. Howard Democratic Yea
Kyle Donahue Democratic Yea
La'Tasha D. Mayes Democratic Yea
Liz Hanbidge Democratic Yea
Malcolm Kenyatta Democratic Yea
Melissa L. Shusterman Democratic Yea
Tim Briggs Democratic Yea
Andrew Kuzma Republican Yea
Jim Rigby Republican Yea
Joe Hamm Republican Yea
Joe Kerwin Republican Yea
Joshua D. Kail Republican Yea
Kate A. Klunk Republican Yea
Rob W. Kauffman Republican Yea
Robert Leadbeter Republican Yea
Stephanie Borowicz Republican Yea
Timothy R. Bonner Republican Yea

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Committee vote (Judiciary): Report Bill As Amended

Passed 14 Yea · 12 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 14000
Republican 01000
Unaffiliated 0200
Total 141200
% of votes cast 54%46%0%0%
How each member voted (26)
Member Party Vote
Torren Ecker — Nay
Stephenie Scialabba — Nay
Aerion Abney Democratic Yea
Andre D. Carroll Democratic Yea
Benjamin V. Sanchez Democratic Yea
Chris Pielli Democratic Yea
Christopher M. Rabb Democratic Yea
Emily Kinkead Democratic Yea
Joseph C. Hohenstein Democratic Yea
Kristine C. Howard Democratic Yea
Kyle Donahue Democratic Yea
La'Tasha D. Mayes Democratic Yea
Liz Hanbidge Democratic Yea
Malcolm Kenyatta Democratic Yea
Melissa L. Shusterman Democratic Yea
Tim Briggs Democratic Yea
Andrew Kuzma Republican Nay
Jim Rigby Republican Nay
Joe Hamm Republican Nay
Joe Kerwin Republican Nay
Joshua D. Kail Republican Nay
Kate A. Klunk Republican Nay
Rob W. Kauffman Republican Nay
Robert Leadbeter Republican Nay
Stephanie Borowicz Republican Nay
Timothy R. Bonner Republican Nay

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 1891?
HB 1891 is sponsored by Anthony A. Bellmon (Democratic), Arvind Venkat (Democratic), Emily Kinkead (Democratic), Lindsay Powell (Democratic), Carol Hill-Evans (Democratic), Ben Waxman (Democratic), Jose Giral (Democratic), Sean Dougherty (Democratic), Joe Webster (Democratic), Benjamin V. Sanchez (Democratic), Keith S. Harris (Democratic), Joseph C. Hohenstein (Democratic), Joe Ciresi (Democratic), Dan K. Williams (Democratic), Dan Frankel (Democratic), and Chris Pielli (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 1891?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced September 29, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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