SB 122 Pennsylvania Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for sale or transfer of firearms; and abrogating a regulation.

SB 122 amends Pennsylvania's firearms law by removing an exception that previously limited certain firearm restrictions to short-barreled pistols, shotguns, rifles, or firearms under specific length measurements. This change means the general rules governing firearm sales and transfers now apply uniformly to all firearms, regardless of size. The bill also eliminates conflicting regulations in the Pennsylvania Code (37 Pa. Code) that contradicted this updated definition. The law, set to take effect in 60 days, directly affects firearm sellers, buyers, and law enforcement across Pennsylvania.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2025 Last action Jan 22, 2025