SB 39

An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in inchoate crimes, providing for the offense of possession of firearm or other dangerous weapon in public recreation area.

In committee Last action January 22, 2025: Referred to Judiciary

Official bill page and text: palegis.us

Sponsors 12

Prime sponsor: Vincent Hughes
Cosponsors (11): Art Haywood, Carolyn Comitta, Christine Tartaglione, Jay Costa, John Kane, Katie Muth, Nikil Saval, Sharif Street, Steven Santarsiero, Timothy Kearney, Wayne Fontana

Status

In committee as of January 22, 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
January 22, 2025	Senate	Referred to Judiciary

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

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