Requires that all sales or transfers of firearms be processed through a licensed firearms dealer
HB 356 requires that all private firearm sales or transfers (including between individuals) must go through a licensed firearms dealer, unless specific exemptions apply. It directly affects private sellers and buyers by mandating background checks through a dealer and allowing limited processing fees (up to $35 per firearm). Key provisions include requiring dealers to conduct background checks, maintain records per federal law, and prohibit state disclosure of these transactions. Exemptions cover law enforcement transfers, family transfers within the first degree of relation, gunsmith repairs, and certain official transfers. Violating this law is a class B misdemeanor.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 3, 2024
Last action May 15, 2025
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1
May 15, 2025
Committee
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
lower
Dec 3, 2024
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Yolanda Young
DDemocratic
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