House Bill 2606
Requires the Department of State Police to study the efficiency of firearm transfer criminal background checks.
1-13 (H)
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
1-17 (H)
Referred to Judiciary.
6-27 (H)
In committee upon adjournment.
Overview
- Directs a state study of firearm transfer background check efficiency and reporting to the Legislature.
Key provisions
- Requires the Department of State Police to study the efficiency of firearm transfer criminal background checks.
- Directs OSP to submit findings to interim judiciary committees by September 15, 2026.
- Establishes a sunset date for the study authority.
Penalties / enforcement
- No new criminal penalties described in the OLIS summary.
- Compliance is handled through agency reporting requirements.
Effective date / timeline
- Report due by September 15, 2026.
- Sunsets on January 2, 2027.
Exceptions / carve-outs
- No specific exceptions noted in the OLIS summary.
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