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2006 SESSION
SB 15 Criminal history record information; vendor to perform on transferee before sale of firearm.
Introduced by: Henry L. Marsh III | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
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.
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HISTORY
- 12/12/05 Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/06 062304756
- 12/12/05 Senate: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/16/06 Senate: Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (9-Y 4-N)