A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, providing for a constitutional right to carry.
HB 1818 proposes a constitutional amendment in Pennsylvania that would establish a fundamental right for all citizens to carry, own, and transfer firearms without any licensing, permits, or government restrictions. It would remove all existing requirements for carrying firearms openly or concealed, possessing, purchasing, or transferring firearms, including for self-defense devices. The bill must pass both legislative chambers and then be approved by voters in a general election to become part of the state constitution. As of now, it has only been referred to the Judiciary Committee and is not yet law.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Aug 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Aug 22, 2025
Last action Aug 22, 2025
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Committee
1
Aug 22, 2025
Committee
Referred to Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Frank Burns
DDemocratic
Co
Jim Haddock
DDemocratic
Co
Mandy Steele
DDemocratic
Co
Mark Gillen
RRepublican
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