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House Bill 3836

Dead House Bill

Removes the Department of State Police as the designated state point of contact for purposes of the National Instant Criminal Background Check System.

Introduced: February 27, 2025 Updated: June 27, 2025
Quick info
History

2-27 (H)

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

3-4 (H)

Referred to Judiciary.

6-27 (H)

In committee upon adjournment.

Overview

  • Shifts firearm transfer background checks from a state point of contact to direct dealer use of the federal system.

Key provisions

  • Removes the Department of State Police as the designated state point of contact for NICS.
  • Directs gun dealers to obtain transfer authorization directly from the National Instant Criminal Background Check System.
  • Changes the operational workflow for firearm transfers by dealers.

Penalties / enforcement

  • No new criminal penalties described in the OLIS summary.
  • Compliance is enforced through transfer authorization requirements.

Effective date / timeline

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

Exceptions / carve-outs

  • No specific exceptions noted in the OLIS summary.
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