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SB15: Criminal history record information; vendor to perform on transferee before sale of firearm.

Chief Patron

Sen. Henry Marsh (D-16)

Henry Marsh (D-16)
Suite 301 Richmond, VA
Served: 1992–

Progress

Yes Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Status

Bill is Dead

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Summary

Transfer of firearms; criminal records check; penalties. Adds a definition of "firearms show vendor" and requires that a criminal history record information check be performed on the prospective transferee before the vendor may transfer firearms at a gun show. Under current law, only licensed dealers must obtain such a check. The bill also adds the definition of "promoter" and requires that the promoter of a gun show provide vendors with access to licensed dealers who will conduct the criminal background check.   View Full Text »

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Bill Text

Related Bills

  • HB1447
    Introduced: January 18, 2006
    Status: Failed to Pass in Committee
    : Dealers in firearms; expands definition of firearms show.