Published 11 months ago

Pa. House committee passes bill striking court gun locker law

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House Bill 912 strikes Pennsylvania’s current requirement that courts provide lockers where people visiting the courthouse can check any firearms they are carrying. Current law prohibits the carrying of firearms in courtrooms and other specific areas, such as deliberation rooms and offices. The bill expands this to include lobbies. Republicans voted against the measure, and also voted against a resolution recognizing Gun Violence Awareness Month.

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Pa. House committee passes bill striking court gun locker law

Democrats on the state House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday passed a bill eliminating the requirement for courts to provide gun storage to visitors, a move recommended in a task force report to address courthouse security concerns.

11 months ago·Harrisburg, United States

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