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PA HB1953

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

10/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Zachary Mako

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 6109(b) of Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) to change where Pennsylvania residents apply for concealed carry firearm licenses
  • Requires applicants to apply at the sheriff's office closest to their principal residence rather than the sheriff of the county in which they reside
  • Defines principal residence as where the individual lives for the majority of the year and maintains as a permanent residence
  • Philadelphia residents (city of the first class) continue to apply with the chief of police
  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for licenses.

Last Action

Referred to Judiciary

10/16/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary10/16/2025

Full Bill Text

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