The bill amends Title 42 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to establish mandatory minimum sentences for individuals convicted of offenses related to the possession, use, manufacture, control, sale, or transfer of firearms, specifically under 18 Pa.C.S. § 6105. It introduces a new section, 9720.9, which mandates that individuals convicted under this statute face a minimum imprisonment term of 11 months if their conviction stems from a prior felony conviction under the same law. Additionally, if the offense is classified as a felony and the individual has a previous conviction under the same statute, the minimum sentence increases to five years. For those with two or more prior convictions, the minimum sentence escalates to 15 years of total confinement.

The bill also outlines the conditions under which parole may be granted, stating that it cannot be awarded until the minimum term is served. It specifies that the imposition of mandatory minimum sentences must be based on facts proven beyond a reasonable doubt and provides a framework for the sentencing court to verify the offender's previous convictions. Furthermore, it grants the Commonwealth the right to appeal if a sentencing court fails to apply the mandatory minimum sentences as required. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.