Senate Bill 429
Prohibits a gun dealer from transferring a firearm or unfinished frame or receiver until 72 hours have elapsed from the time the gun dealer requested a criminal background check, and the gun dealer has received the background check approval number from the Department of State Police.
1-13 (S)
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
1-17 (S)
Referred to Judiciary.
6-27 (S)
In committee upon adjournment.
Overview
- Establishes a 72-hour waiting period for dealer transfers tied to the background check request and approval number.
Key provisions
- Applies to firearms and unfinished frames or receivers.
- Requires a dealer to request a criminal background check and receive the approval number before transfer.
- Requires 72 hours to elapse from the time the background check is requested before transfer.
Penalties / enforcement
- Provides civil liability immunity to dealers who receive the approval number and wait the required 72 hours before transfer.
- Establishes a uniform timing standard for dealer transfers.
Effective date / timeline
- Takes effect on the 91st day after sine die.
Exceptions / carve-outs
- No exceptions described in the OLIS summary.
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