SB357

In inchoate crimes, further providing for the offense of possession of firearm or other dangerous weapon in court facility; in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for relinquishment of firearms and firearm licenses by convicted persons, repealing provisions relating to firearms not to be carried without a license and to carrying loaded weapons other than firearms, providing for license not required, further providing for prohibited conduct during emergency, repealing provisions relating to carrying firearms on public streets or public property in Philadelphia, providing for sportsman's firearm permit and further providing for licenses, for sale or transfer of firearms, for antique firearms and for proof of license and exception; in protection from abuse, further providing for relief; in hunting and furtaking, further providing for cooperation after lawfully killing big game; in protection of property and persons, further providing for loaded firearms in vehicles; and making editorial changes.

Introduced·4/4/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania SB357 amends firearm laws, allowing concealed carry without a license, and modifies provisions on firearm possession in court.

Pennsylvania SB357 amends the state's firearm laws by allowing individuals to carry firearms without a license, whether openly or concealed. It repeals provisions requiring a license to carry firearms on public streets or property in Philadelphia. The bill also modifies the offense of possessing a firearm or dangerous weapon in a court facility, and it repeals provisions relating to carrying firearms without a license and carrying loaded weapons other than firearms.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
17
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Judiciary: PN0546, Reported as Committed

9 Yea

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5 Nay

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Calendar

May 6

10:00 AM

Judiciary (s) Hearing

History

Jun 25

Senate

Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9)

May 6

Senate

Reported as committed

May 6

Senate

First consideration