SB798

In inchoate crimes, providing for the offense of possession of firearm or other dangerous weapon in municipal building.

Introduced·5/28/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania SB798 amends Title 18 to create an offense for possessing firearms or dangerous weapons in municipal buildings.

Pennsylvania SB798 amends Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to add a new section defining the offense of possessing firearms or dangerous weapons in municipal buildings. If a municipality adopts an ordinance prohibiting such possession, individuals can be charged with a misdemeanor if they knowingly possess or cause a firearm or dangerous weapon to be present in a municipal building. The bill outlines exceptions, including law enforcement officers performing their duties and individuals carrying unloaded firearms in secure wrappers.

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History

May 28, 2025

Senate

Referred to Judiciary