Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 32 D cosponsors

HB 2044 — An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for report of theft or loss of firearm; and imposing penalties.

Last action — Referred to Judiciary

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced November 19, 2025. 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.

  • 32 sponsors

    1 primary, 31 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (32 D).

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill adds a new requirement for gun owners to report the theft or loss of firearms within 72 hours and establishes penalties for non-compliance.

  • Title 18

    § 6115.1. Report of theft or loss of firearm. (a) Duty to report.--An owner or other person lawfully in possession of a firearm who suffers the loss or theft of a firearm shall, within 72 hours of the discovery of the loss or theft, report the facts and circumstances of the loss or theft to the municipal police of the jurisdiction in which the loss or theft is believed to have occurred or the Pennsylvania State Police. The person making the report shall provide all known information about the firearm, including the following: (1) Name and address of the owner. (2) All known facts and circumstances pertaining to the loss or theft. (3) Name of the manufacturer and importer. (4) Model. (5) Type of action. (6) Caliber or gauge. (7) Serial number. (8) Any other information deemed necessary by the officer or police department receiving the report. (b) Sharing of information.--Information provided to a law enforcement agency under subsection (a) shall be entered into the Commonwealth Law Enforcement Assistance Network and National Crime Information Center database by the receiving law enforcement agency within 24 hours of receiving the report of a lost or stolen firearm. (c) Return of firearm.--A lost or stolen firearm recovered by the Pennsylvania State Police or a local law enforcement agency shall be returned to the lawful owner, subject to the provisions of section 6111.1(b)(4) (relating to Pennsylvania State Police). (d) Penalty.--A person who violates subsection (a) commits: (1) A summary offense for the first offense, punishable by a fine of not more than $500. (2) A misdemeanor of the second degree for a second offense. (3) A misdemeanor of the first degree for a third or subsequent offense.

    This establishes a legal obligation for firearm owners to report theft or loss within a specified timeframe, along with penalties for failure to do so.

Action History

  1. Referred to Judiciary

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 31 co-sponsors · 221 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (31)

Not signed on (221)

221 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2044?
HB 2044 is sponsored by Benjamin V. Sanchez (Democratic), Malcolm Kenyatta (Democratic), Carol Kazeem (Democratic), Joseph C. Hohenstein (Democratic), Jose Giral (Democratic), Maureen E. Madden (Democratic), Dan Frankel (Democratic), Chris Pielli (Democratic), Arvind Venkat (Democratic), Ben Waxman (Democratic), Danilo Burgos (Democratic), Joe Webster (Democratic), Tim Brennan (Democratic), Keith S. Harris (Democratic), Nancy Guenst (Democratic), Carol Hill-Evans (Democratic), Liz Hanbidge (Democratic), Lisa A. Borowski (Democratic), Jessica Benham (Democratic), Kristine C. Howard (Democratic), Michael H. Schlossberg (Democratic), Joe McAndrew (Democratic), Kyle Donahue (Democratic), Melissa Cerrato (Democratic), Perry S. Warren (Democratic), Nikki Rivera (Democratic), Jennifer O'Mara (Democratic), Heather Boyd (Democratic), Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (Democratic), Sean Dougherty (Democratic), Joe Ciresi (Democratic), and Ismail Smith-Wade-El (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 2044?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced November 19, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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