Pennsylvania bill would give NRA, others right to sue over gun laws
HARRISBURG - The Pennsylvania House once again is considering a bill that would allow gun enthusiasts and organizations such as the National Rifle Association to sue municipalities over local firearm restrictions.
The House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday voted 21-6 to send the full House a bill that would permit state residents who may legally possess a firearm, and also membership organizations, to seek relief in the courts and to be awarded legal expenses if they win.
A similar proposal became law in 2014, but Commonwealth Court overturned it because of objections to the process used to pass the proposal. The gun provision had been added to a bill that addressed the theft of metals.
When the state Supreme Court in June declined to reinstate the law, the mayors of Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, which have faced lawsuits challenging gun restrictions, praised the ruling.
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