SB 1075An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 23 (Domestic Relations) and 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for definitions, for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms, for firearms not to be carried without a license and for licenses, providing for firearm eligibility license, for application for firearm eligibility license, for fee and qualification, for investigations and training course and for issuance and terms and further providing for sale or transfer of firearms, for Pennsylvania State Police, for proof of license and exception and for administrative regulations; * * *In CommitteePennsylvania

Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Session

SB 1075In Committee

An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 23 (Domestic Relations) and 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for definitions, for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms, for firearms not to be carried without a license and for licenses, providing for firearm eligibility license, for application for firearm eligibility license, for fee and qualification, for investigations and training course and for issuance and terms and further providing for sale or transfer of firearms, for Pennsylvania State Police, for proof of license and exception and for administrative regulations; * * *

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Overview

This bill significantly amends Pennsylvania’s firearms laws, primarily focusing on establishing a firearm eligibility license, regulating firearm carry, and updating procedures related to sales and transfers. It introduces a new license requirement for purchasing firearms, outlines stricter rules for carrying firearms without a license, and modifies existing regulations regarding background checks and law enforcement procedures. The bill also addresses administrative aspects, including regulations for the Pennsylvania State Police and the issuance of licenses.

Key provisions

Requires a new ‘firearm eligibility license’ for purchasing firearms.
Stricter rules for carrying firearms without a license, including felony charges for carrying concealed without a valid permit.
Defines key terms related to firearms and licensing, such as ‘firearm eligibility license’ and ‘qualified firearm instructor.’
Modifies procedures for law enforcement officers to verify firearm eligibility licenses.
Updates regulations regarding the sale and transfer of firearms, including enhanced background checks.
Clarifies requirements for issuing and revoking firearm eligibility licenses.
Addresses the issue of firearms possession during domestic disputes, potentially limiting a defendant’s ability to possess firearms during a protection order.
Includes editorial changes to existing statutes.