SB412
Firearm transfers; criminal history record information checks, penalty.
Summary
As Introduced. Firearm transfers; criminal history record information checks; penalty.
Requires a background check for any firearm transfer and directs the Department of State Police (the Department) to establish a process for transferors to obtain such a check from licensed firearms dealers. A transferor who sells a firearm to another person without obtaining the required background check is guilty of ... (More) a Class 6 felony. The bill exempts transfers (i) between immediate family members, (ii) that occur by operation of law, (iii) by the executor or administrator of an estate or by the trustee of a testamentary trust, and (iv) that are temporary and occur in the presence of the owner of the firearm or are necessary to prevent imminent death or serious bodily injury. The bill removes the provision that makes background checks of prospective purchasers or transferees at firearms shows voluntary. The bill also provides that the Department shall have three business days to complete a criminal history record information check before a firearm may be transferred. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/09/2018 - Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18104672D
- 01/09/2018 - Senate: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/10/2018 - Senate: Impact statement from VCSC (SB412)
- 01/15/2018 - Senate: Incorporated by Courts of Justice (SB5-Ebbin) (15-Y 0-N)
