Transfer of firearms at gun shows; voluntary background check; penalties. (SB1441)
Introduced By
Sen. Louise Lucas (D-Portsmouth)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Transfer of firearms at gun shows; voluntary background check; penalties. Requires the Department of State Police to be available to perform background checks for non-dealer sales at gun shows if requested by a party involved in a transaction. The promoter of the firearms show shall furnish the Department of State Police sufficient facilities to perform the background checks. In order for the bill to become effective, the U.S. Department of Justice must approve the policies and procedures that the Department of State Police will use to implement the provisions of the bill. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/23/2015 | Presented and ordered printed |
01/23/2015 | Presented and ordered printed 15101393D |
01/23/2015 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
01/26/2015 | Impact statement from VCSC (SB1441) |
01/29/2015 | Impact statement from DPB (SB1441) |
02/02/2015 | Reported from Courts of Justice with amendment (13-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
02/02/2015 | Rereferred to Finance |
02/11/2015 | Left in Finance |