HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) -- Multiple bills are being introduced in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives that involve firearm restrictions and bans.
Bills introduced by numerous Pennsylvania state reps look to curb gun violence with things like prohibiting 3D guns and parts being made, preventing future sales of assault rifles, and mental health requirements, to name a few.
Here are the bills that are being introduced and details from the memorandums:
Banning Future Sales of Assault Weapons
Rep. Benjamin Sanchez (D-Montgomery County) and Aerion Abney (D-Allegheny County) introduced HB336. This legislation would ban assault weapons. They said exceptions would be made for members of the U.S. Armed Forces, Reserve, National Guard, or law enforcement while performing and traveling to and from official duties. Additionally, the legislation would not impact a person in lawful ownership of these weapons before the date of the new policy enforcement.
Ban on Multi-Burst Trigger Activators
Rep. Sanchez also introduced HB335. This legislation would include “multi-burst trigger activators” to the list of offensive weapons under current Pennsylvania law, including items such as binary triggers and slide fire/bump stocks. The Pennsylvania crimes code currently bans “offensive weapons,” which includes items such as machine guns, sawed-off shotguns, and grenades.
3D-Printed Firearms
Rep. Melissa L. Shusterman (D-Chester County) introduced HB1190. This bill would ensure that 3D-printed firearms are treated as standard firearms under the law and are subject to all standing laws and regulations. A license would also be needed to 3D-print any firearms or their components.
Mental Health Reporting Requirements
Rep. Greg Scott (D-Montgomery County) introduced HB1157. In this legislation, the timeframe of accurate and efficient background checks would go from seven days to under 96 hours (4 days).Scott said this would align standards more closely with similar reporting measures already in place nationwide.
Banning “Ghost Gun” Parts
Rep. Morgan Cephas (D-Philadelphia) and Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta (D-Philadelphia) introduced HB777. This bill would close gaps in Pennsylvania law that allow the high demand for untraceable guns and gun parts to be met without any oversight. Their legislation would close loopholes by prohibiting the purchase, sale, and production of untraceable gun parts.
Recently, Kenyatta, along with Rep. Christopher Rabb (D-Philadelphia) introduced legislation to combat Philadelphia laws and adopt gun safety regulations in the city.