Bill Title
To require a background check for every firearm sale.
Committees
House Judiciary Committee
Bill Summary
Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019 This bill establishes new background check requirements for firearm transfers between private parties (i.e., unlicensed individuals). Specifically, it prohibits a firearm transfer between private parties unless a licensed gun dealer, manufacturer, or importer first takes possession of the firearm to conduct a background check. The prohibition does not apply to certain firearm transfers, such as a gift between spouses in good faith.
Bill
Sponsor
Committee
House Judiciary Committee
Date
Feb. 27, 2019
Question
On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
Vote Type
YEA-AND-NAY
Result
Passed
Description
Bipartisan Background Checks Act