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SB40

Providing for individuals to voluntarily register for the Pennsylvania Do-Not-Sell List maintained by the Pennsylvania State Police, for firearms not to be in the possession of a registrant and for advertising by the Department of Health; and imposing penalties.

Introduced·5/12/25
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Pennsylvania SB40 creates a Do-Not-Sell Firearm Registry for residents to opt-out of firearm sales.

Pennsylvania SB40 establishes a Do-Not-Sell Firearm Registry for residents to voluntarily register their personal information. The Pennsylvania State Police will maintain this registry, ensuring identity verification, preventing unauthorized disclosures, and informing registrants of legal effects. Individuals can register online, by mail, or via text message. The registry will not be admissible as evidence in legal proceedings and is exempt from the Right-to-Know Law.

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History

May 12, 2025

Senate

Referred to Judiciary