SB 489

An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for limitation on the regulation of firearms and ammunition; and, in home rule and optional plan government, repealing provisions relating to limitation on municipal powers.

In committee Last action March 21, 2025: Referred to Local Government

Official bill page and text: palegis.us

Sponsors 9

Prime sponsor: Maria Collett
Cosponsors (8): Art Haywood, Carolyn Comitta, Christine Tartaglione, Jay Costa, John Kane, Katie Muth, Sharif Street, Steven Santarsiero

Status

In committee as of March 21, 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 21, 2025	Senate	Referred to Local Government

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

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