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2014 SESSION
HB 823 Firearms; transfer at gun shows, voluntary background check.
Introduced by: Alfonso H. Lopez | 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. The promoter of the firearms show shall furnish the Department of State Police sufficient facilities to perform the background checks and shall reimburse the Department of State Police for its actual costs. 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
- 01/07/14 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/14 14103376D
- 01/07/14 House: Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety
- 01/14/14 House: Assigned MPPS sub: Subcommittee #1
- 01/16/14 House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table by voice vote
- 02/12/14 House: Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety