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2016 SESSION
SB 214 Firearms; Terrorist Screening Database check prior to purchase.
Introduced by: Barbara A. Favola | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Sale of firearms; Terrorist Screening Database. Requires a check of the Terrorist Screening Database prior to purchasing a firearm from a dealer. The State Police will be required to consult with the Terrorist Screening Center to determine if a potential firearms purchaser is in the Database. A person whose name is in the Database will be disqualified from purchasing a firearm. A second enactment clause provides that the bill will not go into effect unless the U.S. Department of Justice approves the policies and procedures set out in the bill.
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HISTORY
- 01/05/16 Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/16 16101870D
- 01/05/16 Senate: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/27/16 Senate: Stricken at the request of Patron in Courts of Justice (15-Y 0-N)