SB 217 – Creates the offense of unlawful transfer of weapons for a licensed firearms dealer to deliver a handgun to a purchaser without waiting at least 72 hours

• Sponsor: Schupp
• LR Number: 0302S.02I
• Committee: Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety
• Last Action: 1/31/2019 - Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
• Journal Page: S184
• Effective Date: August 28, 2019

Current Bill Summary

SB 217 - 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 72 hours and upon receipt of the purchaser's criminal background check.

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 similar to SB 711 (2018), SB 152 (2017) and SB 1122(2016).

CHARLEY MERRIWEATHER

Amendments

No Amendments Found.