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SB 40

An Act providing for individuals to voluntarily register for the Pennsylvania Do-Not-Sell List maintained by the Pennsylvania State Police, for firearms not to be in the possession of a registrant and for advertising by the Department of Health; and imposing penalties.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Carolyn Comitta and 7 co-sponsors

Local blank act limited to the 16th Senatorial District; currently contains no substantive provisions and takes effect when enacted.

Referred to Judiciary
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Bill Summary · SB 40

SB 40 — “16th Senatorial District Local Act‑1.” (Local/Blank Bill — Wake County)

Basic facts
- Bill number: SB 40
- Title: 16th Senatorial District Local Act‑1.
- Subject tags (from metadata): BLANK BILL; COUNTIES; LOCAL; WAKE COUNTY
- Sponsor (per available text): Senator Adcock (primary sponsor on the draft)
- Introduced: (metadata) August 18, 2025 (other docketing shows initial filing in early 2025)
- Current status (metadata): Passed 1st Reading
- Geographic scope: Applies only to the 16th Senatorial District (local act)

Purpose / Intent

The bill, as filed, is a local act that is explicitly limited in scope to the 16th Senatorial District. The version provided is effectively a placeholder or “blank” local act: it contains two short sections establishing that (1) the act applies only to the 16th Senatorial District and (2) the act becomes effective when enacted. No substantive policy provisions, requirements, or regulatory changes are included in the text supplied.

Because the bill is currently a local/blank act, its stated intent in the text is simply to reserve legislative space that would apply only to the named district (commonly used to implement later, narrowly targeted provisions or to be amended by subsequent language).

Key provisions (text provided)

  • Section 1: “This act relates only to the 16th Senatorial District.” — limits applicability.
  • Section 2: “This act is effective when it becomes law.” — standard effective date clause.
  • No other operative or programmatic language appears in the supplied bill text.

Who is affected

  • At present: No substantive changes are proposed, so there are no immediate winners/losers or regulated parties.
  • Potentially affected group if future substantive provisions are added: residents, municipalities, counties, local boards, or other entities located within the 16th Senatorial District (metadata suggests Wake County is relevant).

Procedural / timeline notes

  • The bill has been introduced and passed a first reading per the metadata. As a local act, it can be amended with district‑specific provisions later in the legislative process.
  • Because the text as provided contains no substantive provisions, there is no fiscal or programmatic implementation schedule to report. If substantive language is added later, additional committee referrals, fiscal notes, and public hearings would typically follow.

Potential impact and considerations

  • Current impact: none — the bill as filed does not change law or create obligations.
  • If amended: Local acts like this are often vehicles for district‑specific changes (local governance, land use, tax adjustments, special local programs). Any future language could have direct legal and fiscal impacts on Wake County or entities within the 16th District.
  • Recommendation for stakeholders: monitor subsequent committee reports and amendments closely. Watch for (a) added substantive sections, (b) fiscal notes or local government comments, and (c) hearings where local stakeholders can testify.

If you’d like, I can track amendments and produce an updated summary when the bill receives substantive language or committee reports.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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