HB696
Firearm/explosive material; carrying into a bldg. owned or leased by the Commonwealth, exceptions.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 2, 2026
House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB696)
Chief Patron:
Eric Zehr (R)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Carrying a firearm or explosive material into a building owned or leased by the Commonwealth; exceptions for highway rest areas and government stores.
Provides that the prohibition on carrying a firearm or explosive material in any building owned or leased by the Commonwealth shall not apply to any highway rest area or government store, as those terms are defined in relevant law.-
Bill History
- 01/13/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103607D
- 01/13/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Public Safety
- 01/20/2026 - House: Assigned HMPPS sub: Firearms
- 01/20/2026 - House: Placed on Public Safety Agenda
- 01/22/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely (6-Y 3-N)
- 02/02/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB696)
