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PA HB1818

Bill

Status

Introduced

8/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Frank Burns

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes adding Section 21.1 to Article I of the Pennsylvania Constitution establishing a "Right to carry" for every citizen

  • Would guarantee the right to carry firearms and self-defense devices openly or concealed, loaded or unloaded, without any license, permission, or restriction

  • Covers all firearm-related activities including training, transport, possession, use, acquisition, purchase, transfer, inheritance, sale, and gifting

  • Requires passage by the General Assembly in two consecutive sessions before appearing on a ballot for voter approval

  • Introduced August 22, 2025 by Representatives Burns, Weaknecht, Haddock, Cooper, and Steele; referred to House Judiciary Committee

Legislative Description

A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, providing for a constitutional right to carry.

Last Action

Referred to Judiciary

8/22/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary8/22/2025

Full Bill Text

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