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PA HB912

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Eric Davanzo

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the requirement for sheriffs to investigate whether an applicant's "character and reputation" would make them "likely to act in a manner dangerous to public safety" when processing concealed carry license applications

  • Requires sheriffs to delete all applicant investigation information within 10 days after a license is successfully issued or denied

  • Mandates the Attorney General seek reciprocity agreements with every state for mutual recognition of concealed carry licenses and prohibits unilateral withdrawal from existing agreements

  • Requires annual reports to the General Assembly detailing reciprocity agreement efforts and explaining why agreements could not be reached with specific states

  • Entitles applicants denied a license to recover attorney fees and costs in any enforcement action against the issuing authority; act takes effect in 60 days

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Referred to Judiciary

3/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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