The Pennsylvania Senate amended and passed Senate Resolution 6, which directs the Joint State Government Commission to study the issue of violence prevention, to establish an advisory committee to conduct a thorough review and comprehensive analysis of the underlying causes of violent crime, including mass shootings.

The final report, due Dec. 31, 2013, would include recommendations regarding mental health laws and procedures, necessary changes in state laws and practices, policies relating to violent crime. The report also would include recommendations on ways to make schools safer, and to develop awareness, education and other strategies to address issues relating to violent crime. Prior to adoption, the resolution was amended to specify that the laws in which changes may be recommended include the Mental Health Procedures Act, and 18 Pa.C.S. Ch. 61 Subch. A (relating to Uniform Firearms Act).

Source: PSBA Legislative Report, Jan. 31, 2013.