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2013 SESSION
SB 1372 Firearm shows; VSP to be available to perform background checks for non-dealer sales, etc.
Introduced by: John S. Edwards | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Transfer of firearms at gun shows; voluntary background check. Requires the Department of State Police to be available to perform background checks for non-dealer sales at gun shows if a party involved in a transaction wants one. 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.
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HISTORY
- 01/31/13 Senate: Unanimous consent to introduce
- 01/31/13 Senate: Presented and ordered printed 13104591D
- 01/31/13 Senate: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 02/04/13 Senate: Failed to report (defeated) in Courts of Justice (3-Y 11-N 1-A)