HB 837

An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for limit on handgun purchases; and establishing the Violence Prevention Account.

In committee Last action March 10, 2025: Referred to Judiciary

Official bill page and text: palegis.us

Sponsors 19

Prime sponsor: Melissa Shusterman
Cosponsors (18): Ben Waxman, Benjamin Sanchez, Carol Hill-Evans, Chris Pielli, Dan Frankel, Dan Williams, Danielle Friel Otten, Emily Kinkead, G. Roni Green, Gina Curry, Heather Boyd, Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, Kyle Donahue, Liz Hanbidge, Malcolm Kenyatta, Mary Jo Daley, Michael Schlossberg, Tarik Khan

Status

In committee as of March 10, 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
March 10, 2025	House	Referred to Judiciary

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Pennsylvania General Assembly: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills — copied November 2, 2026

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