Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 12 D cosponsors

HB 1604 — An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in employees, providing for mandatory firearms training for certain officers.

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This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 16, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

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Advancing 46% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 12 sponsors

    1 primary, 11 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (12 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

57 added · 38 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent changes to HB 1604 introduce a requirement for law enforcement officers to undergo mandatory firearms training at least four times a year, ensuring that their training includes opportunities for virtual or physical simulation exercises. These simulations are designed to prepare officers for real-life scenarios that may require the use of force. The amendments ensure that proper documentation of training is maintained and emphasize the importance of skill development in high-pressure environments. This matters because it aims to improve officer preparedness and accountability, potentially enhancing public safety and trust in law enforcement.

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1920 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE BILL Session of No.
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2518 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE BILL Session of No.
WILLIAMS, O'MARA, STEELE AND CURRY, JUNE 13, 2025 REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY, JUNE 16, 2025 AN ACT Amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania firearms training for certain officers.oviding for mandatory The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows:
WILLIAMS, O'MARA, STEELE, CURRY, CIRESI, GREEN AND BOROWSKI, JUNE 13, 2025 AS REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AS AMENDED, OCTOBER 27, 2025 AN ACT Amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in employees, providing for mandatory firearms training for certain officers.
The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows:
(a) Requirement.--An officer shall attend and complete mandatory in-service firearms training courses conducted by a certified law enforcement firearms instructor at least four times each year.
(a) Requirement.--An officer REQUIREMENT.-- <-- (1) AN OFFICER IN A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY shall attend and complete mandatory in-service firearms training courses conducted by a certified law enforcement firearms instructor at least four times each year.
(b) Documentation.-- (1) A certified law enforcement firearms instructor and a law enforcement agency's chief officer must produce and maintain a record of any in-service firearms training courses an officer completes, including the number of rounds fired, the officer's scores and the firearms used in training.
(2) THE FIREARMS TRAINING UNDER PARAGRAPH (1) SHALL <-- INCLUDE VIRTUAL OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION TRAININGS WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SKILL DEVELOPMENT IN LIVE ACTION SITUATIONS TO PREPARE OFFICERS FOR ACTIVE EVENTS THAT MAY REQUIRE THE USE OF FORCE.
(B) SIMULATION TRAINING.--THE COMMISSION SHALL MAKE AVAILABLE SIMULATION TRAINING, CONDUCTED BY A CERTIFIED LAW ENFORCEMENT FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR, FOR USE BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY AT LEAST TWO TIMES PER YEAR, SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FACILITIES CAPABLE OF PROVIDING SIMULATION TRAINING.
(b) (C) Documentation.-- <-- (1) A certified law enforcement firearms instructor and a law enforcement agency's chief officer must produce and maintain a record of any in-service firearms training courses an officer completes, including the number of rounds fired, the officer's scores and the firearms used in training.
(c) Penalty.--An officer who fails to complete the training required under this section shall be placed by the law enforcement agency on administrative leave until the training is completed.
(c) (D) Penalty.--An officer who fails to complete the <-- training required under this section shall be placed by the law enforcement agency on administrative leave until the training is completed.
(d) 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:
(d) (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:
"Law enforcement agency." A public agency of a municipality or county having general police powers and charged with making arrests in connection with the enforcement of criminal or traffic laws.
"Law enforcement agency." A public agency of a municipality or county having general police powers and charged with making <-- arrests in connection with the enforcement of criminal or traffic laws.
"Officer." A police officer employed by a law enforcement agency in a county of the second class A with a population between 565,000 and 600,000 according to the 2020 Federal decennial census.
20250HB1604PN2518 - 2 - "Officer." A police officer employed by a law enforcement agency in a county of the second class A with a population <-- between 565,000 and 600,000 according to the 2020 Federal decennial census.
"SIMULATION TRAINING." A PHYSICAL OR VIRTUAL TRAINING <-- SIMULATOR DESIGNED TO PROVIDE REALISTIC AND IMMERSIVE TRAINING SCENARIOS FOR OFFICERS, INCLUDING ALLOWING FOR THE ABILITY TO CREATE CUSTOM SCENARIOS USING REAL-WORLD DATA.
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The bill establishes mandatory in-service firearms training for certain law enforcement officers in Pennsylvania.

  • 53 Pa.C.S. § 2173

    § 2173. Mandatory firearms training for certain officers. (a) Requirement.--An officer shall attend and complete mandatory in-service firearms training courses conducted by a certified law enforcement firearms instructor at least four times each year. (b) Documentation.-- (1) A certified law enforcement firearms instructor and a law enforcement agency's chief officer must produce and maintain a record of any in-service firearms training courses an officer completes, including the number of rounds fired, the officer's scores and the firearms used in training. (2) The record shall be documented in the commission's training and certification system within 30 days of the end of each calendar year, including an officer's primary duty weapon qualification to maintain certification as an officer. (c) Penalty.--An officer who fails to complete the training required under this section shall be placed by the law enforcement agency on administrative leave until the training is completed. (d) 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: "Certified law enforcement firearms instructor." A firearms instructor authorized by the commission to conduct firearms training to a police officer within this Commonwealth. "Law enforcement agency." A public agency of a municipality or county having general police powers and charged with making arrests in connection with the enforcement of criminal or traffic laws. "Officer." A police officer employed by a law enforcement agency in a county of the second class A with a population between 565,000 and 600,000 according to the 2020 Federal decennial census.

    This provision mandates specific training requirements for law enforcement officers, ensuring they receive regular firearms training and establishing penalties for non-compliance.

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 · 11 co-sponsors · 241 not signed on · 10 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (11)

Not signed on (241)

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Votes

Committee vote (Judiciary): Reported 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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Committee vote (Judiciary): Adopt Amendment

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 1604?
HB 1604 is sponsored by David M. Delloso (Democratic), Andre D. Carroll (Democratic), Carol Hill-Evans (Democratic), Benjamin V. Sanchez (Democratic), Ed Neilson (Democratic), Dan K. Williams (Democratic), Jennifer O'Mara (Democratic), Mandy Steele (Democratic), Gina H. Curry (Democratic), Joe Ciresi (Democratic), G. Roni Green (Democratic), and Lisa A. Borowski (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 1604?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 16, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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