SB 1122 - Schupp, Jill
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
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
6662S.02I
Title
SB 1122
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
Effective Date
January 1, 2017
Current Status
Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 1122 - 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 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.
In addition, this act changes the classification of the offense to a Class E felony so that no change to the sentence for the offense will occur when the revisions to felony penalties take effect on January 1, 2017.
This act takes effect January 1, 2017.
This act is similar to HB 2666 (2016).
MEGHAN LUECKE