FOID CARD ACT-PRIVATE SALE
Summary
Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that a person who is not a federally licensed importer, manufacturer, or dealer and who desires to sell or transfer a firearm of a size that may be concealed upon the person to another person, who is not a federally licensed importer, manufacturer, or dealer, shall do so only at the place of business of a federally licensed firearm dealer. Provides that the federally licensed firearm dealer shall conduct a background check on the prospective recipient of the firearm and follow all other applicable federal, State, and local laws as if he or she were the seller of the firearm. Provides that the purchaser or transferee may be required by the federally licensed firearm dealer to pay a fee not to exceed $10 per firearm, plus other authorized fees. Makes exceptions for (i) the transfer of a firearm between spouses, a parent and child, or other family members, (ii) transfers by persons acting pursuant to operation of law or a court order, or (iii) transfers on the grounds of a gun show. Provides that the Department of State Police shall develop an Internet based system for individuals to request the Department of State Police to conduct an instant criminal background check prior to the sale or transfer of a handgun. Provides that the Department of State Police shall have the system completed and available for use by July 1, 2014.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2013
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 30, 2013
Last action Jan 13, 2015
Floor votes
How they voted
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
19
Key actions
0
Committee
6
Jan 13, 2015
Senate · Failed
Session Sine Die
Aug 9, 2013
Senate · Referred to committee
Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
Apr 19, 2013
Senate · Reported by committee
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 10, 2013
Mar 22, 2013
Senate · Reported by committee
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 19, 2013
Mar 5, 2013
Senate · Reported by committee
To Subcommittee on Firearms
Feb 7, 2013
Senate · Referred to committee
Assigned to Judiciary
Jan 30, 2013
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to Assignments
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Dan Kotowski
DDemocratic
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