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PA HB293

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ryan Bizzarro

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires dealers who purchase or possess electronic devices from the public for resale to obtain an annual license from the county sheriff, with fees up to $50 paid to the county treasury

  • Mandates dealers maintain transaction records for 180 days including seller's name, age, address, photographic ID copy, device serial numbers, and transaction details, with copies submitted to the district attorney by the next business day

  • Requires purchased electronic devices be retained in unaltered condition for five working days (or longer upon law enforcement notice or court order) and made available for inspection by law enforcement without a warrant during business hours

  • Imposes a three-business-day waiting period before dealers can pay minors under 18 years of age for electronic devices

  • Violations constitute third-degree misdemeanors; licensed dealers convicted face immediate license revocation and a five-year ban on reapplication

Legislative Description

Providing for electronic device licenses; and imposing penalties.

Last Action

Referred to Judiciary

1/23/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/23/2025

Full Bill Text

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