Pennsylvania HB1818: A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, providing for a constitutional right to carry.

What the bill says

A joint resolution Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, providing for a constitutional right to carry. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby resolves as follows.

From the introduced text, August 22, 2025:

A JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, providing for a constitutional right to carry. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby resolves as follows: Section 1. The following amendment to the Constitution of Pennsylvania is proposed in accordance with Article XI: That Article I be amended by adding a section to read: § 21.1. Right to carry. Every citizen shall have the right to carry openly or concealed, carry loaded or unloaded, train with, transport, possess, use, acquire, purchase, transfer, inherit, buy, sell, give or otherwise dispose of or receive any firearm or self- defense device without a license, permission or restriction of any kind. Section 2. The following procedure applies to the proposed constitutional amendment in this joint resolution: (1) Upon the first passage by the General Assembly of the amendment, the Secretary of the Commonwealth shall proceed immediately to comply with the advertising requirements of section 1 of Article XI of the Constitution of Pennsylvania. (2) Upon the second passage by the General Assembly of the amendment, the Secretary of the Commonwealth shall proceed immediately to comply with the advertising requirements of section 1 of Article XI of the Constitution of Pennsylvania. The Secretary of the Commonwealth shall submit the amendment to the qualified electors of this Commonwealth at …

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Sponsors

• Frank Burns (D, 72) · primary sponsor
• James Haddock (D, 118)
• Mandy Steele (D, 33)
• Mark Gillen (R, 128)

Latest actions

1. August 22, 2025: Referred to JUDICIARY, Aug. 22, 2025

Common questions

What is HB1818?

HB1818 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, providing for a constitutional right to carry.

What does HB1818 do?

In its own words: A joint resolution Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, providing for a constitutional right to carry. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby resolves as follows.

What is the status of HB1818?

In committee as of August 22, 2025. Latest action: Referred to JUDICIARY, Aug. 22, 2025 (August 22, 2025).

Who sponsored HB1818?

Frank Burns (D, 72), with 3 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1818?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb1818