[nyfirearms]

Today, state Representative Mark Keller's amendment to*House Bill 1243, strengthening firearm preemption*to provide*consistency*for Pennsylvania's firearm and ammunition laws throughout the state, passed in the state House of Representatives by a*143 to 54 vote.** In addition, state Representative Steven Santarsiero's anti-gun amendment mandating the expansion of so-called "universal" background checks to ALL firearms purchases -- including rifles and shotguns - was defeated by a*132 to 64 vote.** HB 1243, as amended, will be now be voted on the House floor tomorrow for its third consideration and final passage.

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