S. 42
Referred to CommitteeBackground Check Expansion Act
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
1/8/2019 • Senate
Summary
Background Check Expansion Act
This bill establishes new background check requirements for firearm transfers between private parties (i.e., unlicensed individuals).
Specifically, it prohibits a firearm transfer between private parties unless a licensed gun dealer, manufacturer, or importer first takes possession of the firearm to conduct a background check.
The prohibition does not apply to certain firearm transfers, such as a gift between spouses in good faith.
Introduced in Senate • 1/8/2019
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Originated in the Senate
Introduced
January 8, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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