Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 8 R cosponsors

HB 2138 — An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for the offense of negligent marketing.

Last action — Referred to Judiciary

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

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.

  • 8 sponsors

    1 primary, 7 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (8 R).

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill introduces a new section to Pennsylvania law that establishes restrictions on actions for negligent marketing against firearm manufacturers or sellers.

  • Title 18

    § 6143. Negligent marketing. (a) Action prohibited.--It is unlawful for a person to bring an action for negligent marketing against a manufacturer or seller unless all of the following conditions are satisfied: (1) The negligent marketing directly targeted individuals who are legally prohibited from owning firearms. (2) The negligent marketing encouraged or facilitated the unlawful use of firearms. (3) There is a direct and substantial causal link between the negligent marketing and the harm suffered by the plaintiff. (4) The manufacturer or seller willfully and knowingly violated a regulatory statute that proximately caused harm to the person. (b) Dismissal required.--The court shall dismiss an action brought in violation of subsection (a) and shall award reasonable attorney fees and costs incurred by a party defending the claim. (c) Counterclaim and right of action.-- (1) A manufacturer or seller harmed by an action brought by a person in violation of subsection (a) may bring a counterclaim or a separate action for damages and injunctive relief against the person. (2) A manufacturer or seller who prevails in a counterclaim or separate action brought under this subsection shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney fees and costs. (d) Construction.--This section shall be strictly construed. (e) Definitions.--As used in this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this subsection unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Firearm." As defined in 18 U.S.C. § 921(a)(3) (relating to definitions). "Manufacturer." A person engaged in the business of manufacturing firearms or ammunition for sale or distribution. "Negligent marketing." An advertising, promotion or marketing practice by a manufacturer or seller that directly poses a foreseeable and substantial risk of harm to a purchaser of the manufacturer's or seller's firearm or ammunition or to specific identifiable individuals. "Regulatory statute." As follows: (1) Federal or State statute that: (i) explicitly regulates firearms or ammunition; and (ii) provides clear and concrete duties that a manufacturer or seller must meet. (2) The term does not include a consumer protection law or public nuisance law of this Commonwealth. "Seller." A person engaged in the business of selling firearms or ammunition at wholesale or retail. Section 2. This act shall take effect in 60 days.

    This adds a new legal framework governing actions for negligent marketing in relation to firearms that limits when such actions can be brought.

Action History

  1. Referred to Judiciary

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 245 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (245)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2138?
HB 2138 is sponsored by Tina Pickett (Republican), Joe Hamm (Republican), Andrew Kuzma (Republican), Jeff Olsommer (Republican), Jamie Walsh (Republican), Bud Cook (Republican), Jacob D. Banta (Republican), and Rob W. Kauffman (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 2138?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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