Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf promised to immediately sign into law the domestic violence prevention bill once it reaches his desk.
On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania Senate easily passed House Bill 2060 with 43-5 votes. The state’s lower chamber also swiftly approved the legislation with 131-62 votes.
State Representative Marguerite Quinn introduced House Bill 2060, which provides further protection for domestic abuse survivors and future victims. Under the legislation, individuals found guilty of domestic violence and sentenced by a judge must surrender their guns.
A commonsense and necessary legislation
In a statement, Wolf noted that victims of domestic violence their advocates “fought tirelessly” for the passage of the House Bill 2060. “Today is about them but I am proud of their work and to have stood with them in this fight,” he said.
Additionally, the governor emphasized that the legislation is a “commonsense” and necessary reform that is long overdue. He cited the fact that “many domestic abusers use firearms to kill, injure, and terrorize their victims.” Domestic violence breaks many families apart.
