This bill would have expanded Pennsylvania's restrictions on who can possess or use firearms. It would have added new categories of people prohibited from having guns, likely including individuals convicted of certain crimes or subject to specific court orders. The legislation aimed to strengthen existing firearm possession laws in Title 18 of the state's criminal code. This legislation could have prevented more individuals from legally owning or purchasing firearms based on their criminal history or legal status. It might have affected gun dealers and sellers by requiring additional background checks or verification steps. The changes could have led to criminal penalties for people who possessed firearms but fell into the newly restricted categories, though the bill was ultimately vetoed and did not become law.
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