HB 270 DE

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This Act creates a civil penalty for any sale or display of ammunition that allows the ammunition to be accessible to a purchaser or transferee without the assistance of the vendor or an employee of the vendor. Ammunition in an enclosed display case, behind a counter or other customer access preventing device is not considered accessible for purposes of this section. This Act also requires that a deadly weapons dealer must include with their license application and renewal application a description of their theft and loss prevention policies and procedures as well as a report of all ammunition losses or theft within the prior year. Finally, the Act increases the maximum monetary penalty for violation of the provisions requiring a license to sell deadly weapons, sale to those under 21 or intoxicated persons, failing to keep required records, or failing to comply with the requirements for background checks between unlicensed persons. It takes effect 1 year after its enactment. This House Substitute No. 1 for House Bill No. 270 differs from the original in the following ways: It specifies that information related to theft and loss prevention policies and procedures is not subject to FOIA It changes the word “person” to “licensee” in sections 902 and 905. It specifies that the content of loss and prevention policies are not a basis for denial of a deadly weapons dealer license. It reduces all of the monetary penalties. It removes the shoplifting enhancement. It changes jurisdiction over the offense from JP Court to the Court of Common Pleas.

• Kimberly Williams Democratic · primary
• Valerie Longhurst · primary
• William Bush Democratic · primary
• Russell Huxtable Democratic · primary
• Nicole Poore Democratic · primary
• John "Jack" Walsh Democratic · primary
• Paul S. Baumbach · primary
• Spiros Mantzavinos Democratic · primary
• Edward S. Osienski Democratic · primary
• Cyndie Romer Democratic · primary
• Peter C. Schwartzkopf · primary
• Michael F. Smith Republican · primary
• Kendra Johnson Democratic · primary
• David P. Sokola Democratic · primary

1. Mar 21, 2024 was introduced and adopted in lieu of HB 270 · lower
2. Apr 18, 2024 Amendment HA 1 to HS 1 - Passed In House by Voice Vote · lower
3. Apr 18, 2024 Passed By House. Votes: 27 YES 9 NO 5 ABSENT · lower
4. Apr 18, 2024 Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate · upper
5. May 22, 2024 Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in Senate with 6 On Its Merits · upper
6. Jun 26, 2024 Passed By Senate. Votes: 15 YES 6 NO · upper
7. Aug 15, 2024 Signed by Governor · executive