HB1612

In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for definitions, for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms, for sale or transfer of firearms and for Pennsylvania State Police.

Introduced·6/16/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB1612 amends firearm sale and transfer laws to include checks against terrorist screening databases and mental health records.

Pennsylvania HB1612 amends Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to enhance firearm sale and transfer regulations. It mandates that licensed firearm sellers must request a criminal history, juvenile delinquency history, terrorist screening database, and mental health record check from the Pennsylvania State Police before completing a sale or transfer. The Pennsylvania State Police must conduct these checks during the licensee's call or by return call.

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History

Jun 16, 2025

House

Referred to Judiciary