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PA HB1612
Bill
Status
6/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Perry Warren
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AI Summary
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Prohibits individuals whose names appear on the FBI's terrorist screening database from possessing, using, manufacturing, controlling, selling, or transferring firearms in Pennsylvania
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Defines "terrorist screening database" as the FBI-compiled list used to screen individuals known or suspected of being international or domestic terrorists
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Requires Pennsylvania State Police to check the terrorist screening database as part of the background check process for all firearm purchases and transfers, in addition to existing criminal history, juvenile delinquency, and mental health record checks
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Establishes that knowingly requesting terrorist screening database information for purposes other than firearm transfer compliance, or disseminating such information improperly, constitutes a third-degree felony
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Takes effect 60 days after enactment
Legislative Description
In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for definitions, for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms, for sale or transfer of firearms and for Pennsylvania State Police.
Last Action
Referred to Judiciary
6/16/2025