SB 711 – Creates the offense of unlawful transfer of weapons for a licensed firearms dealer to deliver a handgun to a purchaser without waiting at least 24 hours

• Sponsor: Schupp
• LR Number: 4735S.01I
• Committee: Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety
• Last Action: 1/16/2018 - Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
• Journal Page: S146
• Effective Date: August 28, 2018

Current Bill Summary

SB 711 - This act makes it a Class E felony offense of unlawful transfer of weapons for a licensed firearms dealer to deliver a handgun to a purchaser without waiting at least 24 hours or upon receipt of the purchaser's criminal background check, whichever occurs first.

This provision does not apply to the sale of a firearm to a law enforcement officer in the course of the officer's official duties.

This act is identical to SB 152 (2017) and SB 1122 (2016).

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