Pennsylvania HB2244: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in sales and use tax, further providing for exclusions from tax. Amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for the offense of unauthorized access to firearms.

What the bill says

Amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for the offense of unauthorized access to firearms.

From the introduced text, June 3, 2026:

Amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for the offense of unauthorized access to firearms. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes is amended to read: § 6143. Unauthorized access to firearms. (a) Secure storage required.--A possessor of a firearm shall ensure that the firearm is securely stored when not in use. For the purpose of this subsection, a firearm is considered to be securely stored when not in use if the firearm is carried by the possessor or within close proximity to the possessor so that the possessor can readily retrieve the firearm and prevent unauthorized users from gaining access to the firearm as if the possessor carried the firearm. (b) Grading.--A violation of subsection (a) shall be graded as follows: (1) Except as provided under paragraph (2), a summary offense with no term of imprisonment. (2) For a person who knew or should have reasonably known that a minor or unauthorized user was present or likely to be present in the area where the firearm was left unsecured, a misdemeanor of the third degree. (c) Civil liability.--A person whose act or omission constitutes a violation of subsection (a), regardless of whether there has …

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Sponsors

• Timothy Briggs (D, 149) · primary sponsor
• Melissa Shusterman (D, 157)
• Dan Frankel (D, 23)
• Jeanne McNeill (D, 133)
• Timothy Brennan (D, 29)
• Mary Isaacson (D, 175)
• Nikki Rivera (D, 96)
• Arvind Venkat (D, 30)
• Gina Curry (D, 164)
• Maureen Madden (D, 115)
• Hanbidge, Liz (D, 61)
• Kyle Donahue (D, 113)

Latest actions

1. September 8, 2026: Laid on the table, Sept. 8, 2026
2. September 8, 2026: Re-reported as committed, Sept. 8, 2026
3. June 8, 2026: Re-committed to RULES, June 8, 2026
4. June 8, 2026: First consideration, June 8, 2026
5. June 8, 2026: Reported as amended, June 8, 2026
6. June 3, 2026: Referred to JUDICIARY, June 3, 2026

Votes

• House Judiciary: Report Bill As Amended (June 8, 2026): 14 yea, 12 nay, passed
• House Judiciary: Adopt Amendment (June 8, 2026): 14 yea, 12 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB2244?

HB2244 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in sales and use tax, further providing for exclusions from tax. Amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for the offense of unauthorized access to firearms.

What does HB2244 do?

In its own words: Amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for the offense of unauthorized access to firearms.

What is the status of HB2244?

In committee as of September 8, 2026. Latest action: Laid on the table, Sept. 8, 2026 (September 8, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2244?

Timothy Briggs (D, 149), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2244?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2244