SB242

Providing that any Federal action that attempts to register, restrict or ban a firearm or accessory, or to limit, inhibit or regulate the ownership of magazines in this Commonwealth shall be unenforceable in this Commonwealth; and imposing penalties.

Introduced·2/13/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania SB242 prohibits federal actions that attempt to register, restrict, or ban firearms, accessories, or magazines within the state.

Pennsylvania SB242, known as the Right-to-Bear-Arms Protection Act, declares that any federal action attempting to register, restrict, or ban firearms, accessories, or magazines in Pennsylvania shall be unenforceable. The bill also prohibits state actors from enforcing such federal actions and mandates that state actors owe a duty to residents to protect their Second Amendment rights. Violations of this act can result in civil liability for state actors, including damages and termination of employment.

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History

Feb 13, 2025

Senate

Referred to Judiciary