An Act to promote and protect safety in the Commonwealth
Sponsored By: Kenneth P. Sweezey (Republican), Michael J. Soter (Republican)
In Committee
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Kenneth P. Sweezey
Republican • House
Michael J. Soter
Republican • House
Cosponsors
David F. DeCoste
Republican • House
Jr. Donald R. Berthiaume
Republican • House
John J. Marsi
Republican • House
John R. Gaskey
Republican • House
Joseph D. McKenna
Republican • House
Kelly A. Dooner
Republican • Senate
Marc T. Lombardo
Republican • House
Michael S. Chaisson
Republican • House
Patrick Joseph Kearney
Democratic • House
Paul K. Frost
Republican • House
Peter J. Durant
Republican • Senate
Ryan C. Fattman
Republican • Senate
Sheriff Joseph McDonald
Affiliation unavailable
Jason M. Lewis
Democratic • Senate
Steven George Xiarhos
Republican • House
Steven S. Howitt
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Accompanied a study order, see H5322 (under House Rule 27)
4/23/2026HouseHearing scheduled for 11/25/2025 from 11:30 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
11/4/2025legislatureSenate concurred
2/27/2025SenateReferred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
2/27/2025HouseReported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order
House
Bill Text
As Filed
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