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
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LR Number:
4735S.01I
Last Action:
1/16/2018 - Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
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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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