Delloso bill requiring quarterly firearms training for law enforcement passes House
Rep. David M. Delloso October 6, 2026 | 4:19 PM
HARRISBURG, Oct. 6 – The Pennsylvania House today passed legislation introduced by state Rep. Dave Delloso that would require quarterly firearms training for law enforcement officers.
House Bill 1604 would require that all municipal police officers undergo and complete mandatory in-service firearms training courses at least four times each year.
“We have a duty to the public to ensure that our law enforcement officers are trained to handle the high-stress situations they find themselves in for the safety of everyone involved," Delloso explained. "What happened to Fanta should never happen to anyone. Higher training standards could've made the difference for her."
In August 2021, 8-year-old Fanta Bility was shot and killed by three Sharon Hill police officers responding to a gunfight near a high school football game. The officers fired at a moving vehicle they wrongly believed was involved, killing Fanta and injuring three others, including her 12-year-old sister. In the years since the tragedy, Delloso has worked in conjunction with the Bility family and state Sen. Anthony Williams to push for reform.
Delloso noted that in addition to the mandatory training, an officer would have the opportunity to undergo real-world simulation training at least twice per year to better prepare them for on-duty confrontations. Documentation of all training is required, with officers who fail to complete the training requirements placed on administrative leave until the requirements are met.
"The Bility family has worked so hard to keep Fanta's memory alive," Delloso continued, "I am thankful to my colleagues today who voted to cement her legacy through positive change."
Tenneh Kromah, Fanta's mother, founded the Fanta Bility Foundation in her daughter's honor. In addition to policy advocacy, the foundation also gives back to the local community through their charity work.
The bill passed by a vote of 102-101 in the state House and will now head to the Senate for consideration. To learn more about Fanta, those interested can visit https://fantabilityfoundation.org/.