Overview

  • Modifies firearm permit application and issuance process.

Key provisions

  • Modifies firearm permit application and issuance process.
  • Provides that permit agent is Department of Transportation and modifies qualifications to obtain permit.
  • Directs Department of State Police to annually perform criminal background check on permit holders and to contract with entity to perform equity analysis on changes to permit system.
  • Provides that verification of permit eliminates criminal background check requirement at time of firearm transfer.
  • Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Penalties / enforcement

  • No new criminal penalties described in the OLIS summary.

Effective date / timeline

  • Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Exceptions / carve-outs

  • No specific exceptions noted in the OLIS summary.