PA: SB 822, Strengthen Preemption, Heads to Senate Floor

Summary

Pennsylvania's SB 822, aimed at strengthening the state's firearms preemption law, was reported out of the Senate Local Government Committee on a 7-3 vote. The bill seeks to hold local governments accountable for illegal gun control ordinances by allowing gun owners and organizations like GOA to recover damages, attorney fees, and costs for citizens charged under such ordinances.