Pennsylvania HB2855: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in inchoate crimes, further providing for prohibited offensive weapons and for use or possession of electric or electronic incapacitation device.

What the bill says

Amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in inchoate crimes, further providing for prohibited offensive weapons and for use or possession of electric or electronic incapacitation device.

From the introduced text, October 14, 2026:

Amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in inchoate crimes, further providing for prohibited offensive weapons and for use or possession of electric or electronic incapacitation device. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Sections 908(b)(1) and (c) and 908.1(b) of Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes are amended to read: § 908. Prohibited offensive weapons. * * * (b) Exceptions.-- (1) It is a defense under this section for the defendant to prove by a preponderance of evidence that he possessed or dealt with the weapon solely as a curio or in a dramatic performance, [or that, with the exception of a bomb, grenade or incendiary device, he complied with the National Firearms Act (26 U.S.C. § 5801 et seq.),] or that he possessed it briefly in consequence of having found it or taken it from an aggressor, or under circumstances similarly negativing any intent or likelihood that the weapon would be used unlawfully. * * * (c) Definitions.--As used in this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this subsection: "Firearm." Any weapon which is designed to or may readily be converted to expel any projectile by the action of an explosive or the frame or receiver of any …

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Sponsors

• Robert KAUFFMAN (R, 089) · primary sponsor
• Joseph Kerwin (R, 125)
• Joseph Hamm (R, 84)
• Dallas Kephart (R, 73)
• Aaron Bernstine (R, 8)
• Catherine I Wallen (R, 193)
• Stephanie Borowicz (R, 76)
• Russ Diamond (R, 102)
• Craig Staats (R, 145)
• Eric Nelson (R, 57)
• Chad Reichard (R, 90)
• Roman Kozak (R, 14)

Latest actions

1. October 14, 2026: Referred to JUDICIARY, Oct. 14, 2026

Common questions

What is HB2855?

HB2855 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in inchoate crimes, further providing for prohibited offensive weapons and for use or possession of electric or electronic incapacitation device.

What does HB2855 do?

In its own words: Amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in inchoate crimes, further providing for prohibited offensive weapons and for use or possession of electric or electronic incapacitation device.

What is the status of HB2855?

In committee as of October 14, 2026. Latest action: Referred to JUDICIARY, Oct. 14, 2026 (October 14, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2855?

Robert KAUFFMAN (R, 089), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2855?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2855