PA Bill Number: HB2235
Title: Providing for regulation of the meat packing and food processing industry by creating facility health and safety committees in the workplace; ...
Description: Providing for regulation of the meat packing and food processing industry by creating facility health and safety committees in the workplace; ... ...
Last Action: Referred to LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Last Action Date: Apr 25, 2024
54 total bills, 30 anti-gun bills,
12 pro-gun bills for this session
Proposed Pennsylvania Senate Legislation
54 total bills, 30 anti-gun bills,
12 pro-gun bills for this session
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Title: Directing the Joint State Government Commission to study the issue of violence prevention, to establish an advisory committee to conduct a thorough and comprehensive analysis of the underlying causes of violent crime, including mass shootings, and to report to the Senate with its findings and recommendations.
Description: A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to study the issue of violence prevention, to establish an advisory committee to conduct a thorough and comprehensive analysis of the underlying causes of violent crime, including mass shootings, and to report to the Senate with its findings and recommendations.
Last Action: Transmitted as directed
Last Action Date: February 1, 2013
Title: In child protective services, further providing for definitions; and making editorial changes.
Description: An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in child protective services, further providing for definitions; and making editorial changes.
Last Action: Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS
Last Action Date: September 25, 2013
Title: In assault, further providing for the offense of simple assault and for the offense of aggravated assault; and, in falsification and intimidation, providing for the offense of false reports of child abuse and for the offense of intimidation or retaliation in child abuse cases.
Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in assault, further providing for the offense of simple assault and for the offense of aggravated assault; and, in falsification and intimidation, providing for the offense of false reports of child abuse and for the offense of intimidation or retaliation in child abuse cases.
Last Action: Act No. 118
Last Action Date: December 18, 2013
Title: Further providing for the definition of "proof of identification" and for requirements relating to voter identification.
Description: An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, further providing for the definition of "proof of identification" and for requirements relating to voter identification.
Last Action: Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT
Last Action Date: January 8, 2013
Title: A Concurrent Resolution urging the Congress of the United States and the President of the United States to pass and sign, respectively, legislation that would reinstate a Federal assault weapons and high-capacity magazine ban.
Description: A Concurrent Resolution urging the Congress of the United States and the President of the United States to pass and sign, respectively, legislation that would reinstate a Federal assault weapons and high-capacity magazine ban.
Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY
Last Action Date: April 26, 2013
Title: Prohibiting persons ordered to undergo involuntary mental health treatment on an outpatient basis from owning firearms.
Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, prohibiting persons ordered to undergo involuntary mental health treatment on an outpatient basis from owning firearms.
Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY
Last Action Date: January 17, 2013
Title: Further providing for confidentiality of records.
Description: An Act amending the act of July 9, 1976 (P.L.817, No.143), known as the Mental Health Procedures Act, further providing for confidentiality of records.
Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY
Last Action Date: January 17, 2013
Title: Providing for a limit on handgun purchases and sales; and establishing the Violence Prevention Fund.
Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for a limit on handgun purchases and sales; and establishing the Violence Prevention Fund.
Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY
Last Action Date: January 17, 2013
Title: Providing for a limit on handgun purchases and sales in cities of the first class; establishing the Violence Prevention Fund; and further providing for limitation on the regulation of firearms and ammunition and for limitation on municipal powers.
Description: An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for a limit on handgun purchases and sales in cities of the first class; establishing the Violence Prevention Fund; and further providing for limitation on the regulation of firearms and ammunition and for limitation on municipal powers.
Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY
Last Action Date: January 17, 2013
Title: Further providing for crime statistics and security policies and procedures; and providing for Pennsylvania safe campuses.
Description: An Act amending the act of November 29, 2004 (P.L.1383, No.180), known as the Uniform Crime Reporting Act, further providing for crime statistics and security policies and procedures; and providing for Pennsylvania safe campuses.
Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY
Last Action Date: January 30, 2013
Title: Further providing for expungement of criminal history record.
Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for expungement of criminal history record.
Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY
Last Action Date: October 17, 2013
Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for the offense of firearms not to be carried without a license.
Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for the offense of firearms not to be carried without a license.
Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY
Last Action Date: February 5, 2013
Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms.
Description: 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.
Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY
Last Action Date: February 5, 2013
Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for the offense of persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms.
Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for the offense of persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms.
Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY
Last Action Date: February 5, 2013
Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for carrying firearms and for licenses.
Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for carrying firearms and for licenses.
Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY
Last Action Date: February 5, 2013
Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for an offense relating to assault weapons and large capacity magazines.
Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for an offense relating to assault weapons and large capacity magazines.
Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY
Last Action Date: February 5, 2013
Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for definitions, for sale or transfer of firearms, for the Pennsylvania State Police, for firearm sales surcharge and for the Firearms Records Check Fund.
Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for definitions, for sale or transfer of firearms, for the Pennsylvania State Police, for firearm sales surcharge and for the Firearms Records Check Fund.
Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY
Last Action Date: February 7, 2013
Title: Excluding from sales tax all equipment and devices which prohibit a firearm from being fired without a key or combination.
Description: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, excluding from sales tax all equipment and devices which prohibit a firearm from being fired without a key or combination.
Last Action: Referred to FINANCE
Last Action Date: February 11, 2013
Title: Protecting from infringement the individual right of the citizens of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to bear arms as provided in section 21 of Article I of the Constitution of Pennsylvania.
Description: An Act protecting from infringement the individual right of the citizens of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to bear arms as provided in section 21 of Article I of the Constitution of Pennsylvania.
Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY
Last Action Date: April 3, 2013
Title: Further providing for unlawful taking or possession of game or wildlife.
Description: An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for unlawful taking or possession of game or wildlife.
Last Action: Referred to GAME AND FISHERIES
Last Action Date: February 21, 2013
Title: Further providing for licenses.
Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for licenses.
Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY
Last Action Date: March 1, 2013
Title: In inchoate crimes, further providing for possession of firearm or other dangerous weapon in court facility.
Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in inchoate crimes, further providing for possession of firearm or other dangerous weapon in court facility.
Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY
Last Action Date: March 1, 2013
Title: Further providing for corrupt organizations.
Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for corrupt organizations.
Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY
Last Action Date: March 6, 2013
Title: Protecting and managing sport shooting clubs and firing ranges in this Commonwealth; establishing the Range Clean-up Trust Fund and the Task Force for the Protection and Management of Sport Shooting and Training Ranges; and providing for limited immunity for sport shooting and training ranges.
Description: An Act protecting and managing sport shooting clubs and firing ranges in this Commonwealth; establishing the Range Clean-up Trust Fund and the Task Force for the Protection and Management of Sport Shooting and Training Ranges; and providing for limited immunity for sport shooting and training ranges.
Last Action: Referred to ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY
Last Action Date: March 13, 2013
Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for the offense of sale or transfer of firearms.
Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for the offense of sale or transfer of firearms.
Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY
Last Action Date: March 14, 2013
Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms.
Description: 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.
Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY
Last Action Date: March 14, 2013
Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms.
Description: 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.
Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY
Last Action Date: March 14, 2013
Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms.
Description: 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.
Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY
Last Action Date: March 14, 2013
Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for licenses.
Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for licenses.
Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY
Last Action Date: April 18, 2013
Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for sale or transfer of firearms.
Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for sale or transfer of firearms.
Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY
Last Action Date: May 3, 2013
Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for definitions and for sale or transfer of firearms; and providing for lawful gun shows and meets.
Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for definitions and for sale or transfer of firearms; and providing for lawful gun shows and meets.
Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY
Last Action Date: March 26, 2013
Title: Further providing for carrying firearms on public streets or public property in Philadelphia.
Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for carrying firearms on public streets or public property in Philadelphia.
Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY
Last Action Date: April 4, 2013
Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for report of theft or loss of a firearm.
Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for report of theft or loss of a firearm.
Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY
Last Action Date: April 4, 2013
Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for registration of firearms; and providing for mandatory registration of firearms in cities of the first class and for transfer of firearms.
Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for registration of firearms; and providing for mandatory registration of firearms in cities of the first class and for transfer of firearms.
Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY
Last Action Date: April 4, 2013
Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for sale or transfer of firearms and for registration of firearms.
Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for sale or transfer of firearms and for registration of firearms.
Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY
Last Action Date: April 4, 2013
Title: In falsification and intimidation, further providing for the offense of unsworn falsification to authorities; and, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms, for licenses and for sales or transfer or firearms.
Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in falsification and intimidation, further providing for the offense of unsworn falsification to authorities; and, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms, for licenses and for sales or transfer or firearms.
Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY
Last Action Date: April 18, 2013
Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for definitions; and, in particular rights and immunities, further providing for civil immunity for use of force and providing for declarative and injunctive relief and certain damages.
Description: An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for definitions; and, in particular rights and immunities, further providing for civil immunity for use of force and providing for declarative and injunctive relief and certain damages.
Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY
Last Action Date: April 24, 2013
Title: Further providing for shooting at or causing injury to human beings.
Description: An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for shooting at or causing injury to human beings.
Last Action: Referred to GAME AND FISHERIES
Last Action Date: June 3, 2013
Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms and for Pennsylvania State Police; and requiring mental health data to be transmitted.
Description: 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 Pennsylvania State Police; and requiring mental health data to be transmitted.
Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY
Last Action Date: June 27, 2013
Title: Further providing for dog training areas.
Description: An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for dog training areas.
Last Action: Referred to GAME AND FISHERIES
Last Action Date: October 23, 2013
Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for licenses.
Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for licenses.
Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY
Last Action Date: August 12, 2013
Title: Further providing for definitions and for powers and duties of commission.
Description: An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for definitions and for powers and duties of commission.
Last Action: Referred to GAME AND FISHERIES
Last Action Date: August 27, 2013
Title: In general principles of justification, further providing for justification generally and for use of force in self-protection.
Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general principles of justification, further providing for justification generally and for use of force in self-protection.
Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY
Last Action Date: September 16, 2013
Title: Reenacting and further providing for elk hunting licenses.
Description: An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, reenacting and further providing for elk hunting licenses.
Last Action: Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS
Last Action Date: December 11, 2013
Title: Designating the Pennsylvania Rifle as the official firearm of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Description: An Act designating the Pennsylvania Rifle as the official firearm of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Last Action: Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT
Last Action Date: November 22, 2013
Title: Providing for protection and defense of pupils.
Description: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, providing for protection and defense of pupils.
Last Action: Referred to EDUCATION
Last Action Date: November 22, 2013
Title: In other offenses, further providing for drug trafficking sentencing and penalties.
Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in other offenses, further providing for drug trafficking sentencing and penalties.
Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY
Last Action Date: January 16, 2014
Title: Providing for the definition of "unmanned aircraft"; in game or wildlife protection, further providing for disturbance of game or wildlife; and, in hunting and furtaking, further providing for interference with lawful taking of wildlife or other activities permitted by this title prohibited.
Description: An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for the definition of "unmanned aircraft"; in game or wildlife protection, further providing for disturbance of game or wildlife; and, in hunting and furtaking, further providing for interference with lawful taking of wildlife or other activities permitted by this title prohibited.
Last Action: Referred to GAME AND FISHERIES
Last Action Date: June 27, 2014
Title: In preliminary provisions, providing for short title of title; codifying provisions relating to the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, to sheriffs and to crimes victims; and making editorial changes and related repeals.
Description: An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 22 (Detectives and Private Police), 23 (Domestic Relations), 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure), 44 (Law and Justice) and 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in preliminary provisions, providing for short title of title; codifying provisions relating to the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, to sheriffs and to crimes victims; and making editorial changes and related repeals.
Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY
Last Action Date: June 6, 2014
Title: In hunting and furtaking, further providing for unlawful devices and methods.
Description: An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in hunting and furtaking, further providing for unlawful devices and methods.
Last Action: Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS
Last Action Date: June 27, 2014
Title: To provide from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive and Judicial Departments, the State Government Support Agencies and the General Assembly of the Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2015, for certain institutions and organizations, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014; to provide appropriations from the State Lottery Fund, the Tobacco Settlement Fund, the Aviation Restricted Account, the Hazardous Material Response Fund, The State Stores Fund, the Milk Marketing Fund, the Home Investment Trust Fund, the Emergency Medical Services Operating Fund, the Tuition Account Guaranteed Savings Program Fund, the Banking Fund, the Firearm Records Check Fund, the Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority Fund, the Oil and Gas Lease Fund, the Home Improvement Account, the Cigarette Fire Safety and Firefighter Protection Act Enforcement Fund, the Energy Conservation and Assistance Fund, the Insurance Regulation and Oversight Fund and the Pennsylvania Racehorse Development Restricted Receipt Account, to the Executive Department; to provide appropriations from the Judicial Computer System Augmentation Account to the Judicial Department for the fiscal year July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2015; to provide appropriations from the Motor License Fund for the fiscal year July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2015, for the proper operation of several departments of the Commonwealth and the Pennsylvania State Police authorized to spend Motor License Fund moneys; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive Department of the Commonwealth and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014.
Description: An Act to provide from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive and Judicial Departments, the State Government Support Agencies and the General Assembly of the Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2015, for certain institutions and organizations, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014; to provide appropriations from the State Lottery Fund, the Tobacco Settlement Fund, the Aviation Restricted Account, the Hazardous Material Response Fund, The State Stores Fund, the Milk Marketing Fund, the Home Investment Trust Fund, the Emergency Medical Services Operating Fund, the Tuition Account Guaranteed Savings Program Fund, the Banking Fund, the Firearm Records Check Fund, the Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority Fund, the Oil and Gas Lease Fund, the Home Improvement Account, the Cigarette Fire Safety and Firefighter Protection Act Enforcement Fund, the Energy Conservation and Assistance Fund, the Insurance Regulation and Oversight Fund and the Pennsylvania Racehorse Development Restricted Receipt Account, to the Executive Department; to provide appropriations from the Judicial Computer System Augmentation Account to the Judicial Department for the fiscal year July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2015; to provide appropriations from the Motor License Fund for the fiscal year July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2015, for the proper operation of several departments of the Commonwealth and the Pennsylvania State Police authorized to spend Motor License Fund moneys; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive Department of the Commonwealth and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014.
Last Action: Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS
Last Action Date: June 18, 2014
Title: Providing for firearms permitted in vehicles.
Description: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for firearms permitted in vehicles.
Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY
Last Action Date: August 25, 2014
Title: Adding provisions relating to mental health procedures and the treatment of individuals with mental illness in the criminal justice system; making conforming amendments to Titles 18, 20, 23, 42 and 61; and repealing the Mental Health Procedures Act.
Description: An Act amending Title 50 (Mental Health) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, adding provisions relating to mental health procedures and the treatment of individuals with mental illness in the criminal justice system; making conforming amendments to Titles 18, 20, 23, 42 and 61; and repealing the Mental Health Procedures Act.
Last Action: Referred to PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
Last Action Date: September 15, 2014
Title: Repealing and adding provisions relating to firearms and other dangerous articles; and making editorial changes.
Description: An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 23 (Domestic Relations), 34 (Game), 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) and 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, repealing and adding provisions relating to firearms and other dangerous articles; and making editorial changes.
Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY
Last Action Date: September 15, 2014
