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PA HB454
Bill
Status
2/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Aaron Bernstine
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AI Summary
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Repeals Pennsylvania's requirement for a license to carry a concealed firearm, establishing that every person in the Commonwealth has a constitutional right to carry firearms openly or concealed without a license, permit, or restriction
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Eliminates the Philadelphia-specific provision (Section 6108) that prohibited carrying firearms on public streets or public property without a license in the city
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Makes the license to carry firearms optional rather than mandatory, while retaining the licensing system for those who want documentation for reciprocity with other states
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Reduces the timeframe for issuing or denying a firearm license from 45 days to 14 calendar days and removes the subjective "character and reputation" assessment as grounds for denial
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Creates a standalone sportsman's firearm permit (Section 6108.1) for hunters, trappers, and anglers age 18 and older, valid for five years with a maximum fee of $6
Legislative Description
In firearms and other dangerous articles, repealing provisions relating to firearms not to be carried without a license, providing for license not required, repealing provisions relating to carrying firearms on public streets or public property in Philadelphia, further providing for prohibited conduct during emergency, providing for sportsman's firearm permit, further providing for licenses and for antique firearms and repealing provisions relating to proof of license and exception; and making editorial changes.
Last Action
Referred to Judiciary
2/3/2025