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Senate Bill 429

Dead Senate Bill

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.

Introduced: January 13, 2025 Updated: June 27, 2025
Quick info
History

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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