House Committee Vote Summary

2019-2020 Session
Vote Details

Bill/Resolution
HB 1835 PN 2510

Type of Motion
Report Bill As Amended

Maker of Motion
Photo of Representative Rep. Natalie Mihalek
Rep. Natalie Mihalek
R House District 40

Seconded By
Photo of Representative Rep. Barry Jozwiak
Rep. Barry Jozwiak
R House District 5

Brief Description
Amends the Uniform Firearms Act in the Crimes Code (Chapter 61 of Title 18) to provide for a 48-hour time period to relinquish a firearm after discharge from an involuntary mental health commitment for inpatient care and treatment; and to require the PA State Police to send all records relevant to a determination of whether a person is prohibited from possessing a firearm due to a mental health commitment to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS).