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PA HB 983

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An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms and for sale or transfer of firearms and providing for Gun Violence Task Force in cities of the first class.

Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session (209th General Assembly) · lower

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Did PA HB 983 pass?

Not yet. PA HB 983 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-03-20): Referred to Judiciary

What is PA HB 983 about?

PA HB 983 is a bill in the 2025-2026 Regular Session (209th General Assembly) titled “An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms and for sale or transfer of firearms and providing for Gun Violence Task Force in cities of the first class.”.

Who sponsors PA HB 983?

Craig Williams is the primary sponsor of PA HB 983, joined by 5 cosponsors.

Introduced
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Latest action
2025-03-20 — Referred to Judiciary
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Craig Williamsprimary
  • Kristin Marcellcosponsor
  • Bryan Cutlercosponsor
  • Jeremy Shaffercosponsor
  • Timothy Bonnercosponsor
  • Mark Gillencosponsor

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  1. 2025-03-20

    Referred to Judiciary

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Official source

https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb983

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