HB1604

In employees, providing for mandatory firearms training for certain officers.

Introduced·6/16/25

Pennsylvania HB1604 mandates annual firearms training for officers in certain counties.

HB1604 requires police officers in counties with populations between 565,000 and 600,000 to attend and complete four mandatory in-service firearms training courses each year. These courses must be conducted by a certified law enforcement firearms instructor. Both the instructor and the agency's chief officer must document details of the training, including rounds fired, scores, and firearms used. Failure to complete the required training results in the officer being placed on administrative leave until the training is finished. The act takes effect immediately.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

14 Yea

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12 Nay

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Calendar

Oct 15, 2025

11:00 AM

Judiciary (h) Hearing

History

Oct 27, 2025

House

Reported as amended

Oct 27, 2025

House

First consideration

Oct 27, 2025

House

Laid on the table