2025–2026 Regular Session · House of Representatives bill

HB 454

An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, repealing provisions relating to firearms not to be carried without a license, providing for license not required, repealing provisions relating to carrying firearms on public streets or public property in Philadelphia, further providing for prohibited conduct during emergency, providing for sportsman's firearm permit, further providing for licenses and for antique firearms and repealing provisions relating to proof of license and exception; and making editorial changes.

In committee Last action February 3, 2025: Referred to Judiciary

Official bill page and text: palegis.us

Sponsors 63

Prime sponsor

Aaron Bernstine

Cosponsors (62)

Abby Major, Alec Ryncavage, Andrea Verobish, Ann Flood, Barbara Gleim, Brad Roae, Brian Rasel, Brian Smith, Bryan Cutler, Bud Cook, Chad Reichard, Charity Krupa, Craig Staats, Dallas Kephart, Dane Watro, David Maloney, David Rowe, David Zimmerman, Donna Scheuren, Doyle Heffley, Eric Davanzo, Eric Nelson, Eric Weaknecht, Jacob Banta, James Struzzi, Jamie Walsh, Jason Ortitay, Jill Cooper, Jim Rigby, Joe Hamm, Joe Kerwin, Joseph D'Orsie, Josh Bashline, Kathy Rapp, Keith Greiner, Kerry Benninghoff, Leslie Rossi, Marc Anderson, Marci Mustello, Mark Gillen, Martin Causer, Mike Armanini, Mike Jones, Milou Mackenzie, Perry A. Stambaugh, Rich Irvin, Rob Kauffman, Robert Leadbeter, Roman Kozak, Russ Diamond, Ryan Warner, Scott Barger, Seth Grove, Stephanie Borowicz, Stephenie Scialabba, Thomas Kutz, Tim Twardzik, Timothy Bonner, Timothy J. O'Neal, Tom Jones, Valerie Gaydos, Wendy Fink

Status

In committee as of February 3, 2025. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.

Roll-call votes 0

No roll-call votes recorded for this measure.

Timeline 1

Date	Chamber	Action
February 3, 2025	House	Referred to Judiciary

Data: Open States (API v3; public data, attribution appreciated), updated November 5, 2026. Official record: palegis.us. Bill pages link to the official text, not copied.