House Judiciary Committee to vote on important gun legislation law tomorrow morning

Earlier this year, a number of hearings were held at the State Capitol on ways to improve gun safety in Pennsylvania. And, with only a couple of weeks left before lawmakers leave for the summer, there’s now a last-minute push to turn those ideas into laws. MaryBeth Christiansen was one of 20 members of the group, ‘Moms Demand Action’ at the State Capitol Monday, meeting with members of the House Judiciary Committee urging them to pass House Bill 2060. "There have been Pennsylvanians that have actually died because of the loophole that this bill closes," she tells us. "We’re hoping it passes as soon as possible… And we’re hoping to get a vote on it tomorrow and swift passage by the full house." The bi-partisan bill would give those found guilty of domestic abuse 48 hours to give up all firearms in their possession. It’s similar to a bill that unanimously passed the Senate in March and one of several potential laws discussed in a series of hearings by the House Judiciary Committee earlier this spring now being considered. And, with just two weeks to go before lawmakers go home for the summer, Moms Demand Action is making a last-minute push for House Bill 2060, giving committee members a list of 78 reasons they should pass the bill. Representing the 78 Pennsylvanians murdered by guns in domestic violence situations last year, MaryBeth says, "It really speaks volumes for how invasive and pervasive domestic violence is. It affects everyone. It […]

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