Pennsylvania House Bill 36 authorizes State Inspector General enforcement officers to carry firearms

Original title: An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in Office of State Inspector General, further providing for definitions and for powers, purpose and duties.

Last action · October 22, 2026: Act No. 60 of 2026, Oct. 22, 2026Sponsors: Scott Conklin and 9 others

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What This Bill Does

Pennsylvania House Bill 36 authorizes designated s within the Office of State Inspector General to carry firearms while performing official duties, provided they complete required firearms training.

Why it matters

The measure establishes firearm carrying authority for specific investigative personnel, introducing a new armed enforcement capacity within the state inspector general's office subject to departmental policy and training mandates.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Enforcement officers

Enforcement officers gain authorization to carry firearms during official duties subject to mandatory training and agency policy.

Directly affected

Office of State Inspector General

The office gains authority to equip its enforcement personnel with firearms and must establish written policies and training oversight.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible to carry a firearm under this bill?

Individuals defined as s under 71 Pa.C.S. § 5102 who are employed by the office and whose duties involve enforcing or supervising powers under section 506-A are eligible.

What training is required before an enforcement officer can carry a firearm?

Officers must successfully complete basic firearms training and annual firearms training or another similar training approved by the State Inspector General.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

22 actions

Oct 22, 2026Governor of Pennsylvania
Act No. 60 of 2026, Oct. 22, 2026
Oct 22, 2026Governor of PennsylvaniaEnrolled
Approved by the Governor, Oct. 22, 2026
Oct 22, 2026Governor of PennsylvaniaEnrolled
Presented to the Governor, Oct. 22, 2026
Oct 22, 2026Senate
Signed in Senate, Oct. 22, 2026
Oct 21, 2026House
Signed in House, Oct. 21, 2026
Oct 20, 2026SenateFloor
Third consideration and final passage, Oct. 20, 2026 (50-0)

Show 16 earlier actions

Oct 20, 2026SenateCommittee
Re-reported as committed, Oct. 20, 2026
Jul 11, 2026SenateCommittee
Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, July 11, 2026
Jul 11, 2026SenateFloor
Second consideration, July 11, 2026
Jun 30, 2026SenateIntroduced
First consideration, June 30, 2026
Jun 30, 2026SenateCommittee
Reported as committed, June 30, 2026
Mar 19, 2025SenateCommittee
Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, March 19, 2025
Mar 19, 2025Senate
In the Senate
Mar 18, 2025HouseFloor
Third consideration and final passage, March 18, 2025 (173-29)
Mar 18, 2025HouseCommittee
Re-reported as committed, March 18, 2025
Mar 17, 2025House
Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, March 17, 2025
Mar 17, 2025HouseFloor
Second consideration, March 17, 2025
Feb 5, 2025House
Removed from table, Feb. 5, 2025
Feb 4, 2025House
Laid on the table, Feb. 4, 2025
Feb 4, 2025HouseIntroduced
First consideration, Feb. 4, 2025
Feb 4, 2025HouseCommittee
Reported as committed, Feb. 4, 2025
Jan 10, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to JUDICIARY, Jan. 10, 2025

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