Senate
Oct 25, 2017A bill to require a background check for every firearm sale.
Summary
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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.
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Introduced(10/25/17)
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Passed
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Passed
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Mr. Murphy
Senate (D) Connecticut
Cosponsors (32)
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Latest Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct 25, 2017