Relating to requiring a national instant criminal background check in connection with private firearm transfers; creating a criminal offense.

SB 353 requires private firearm transfers between non-family members to undergo a national criminal background check through a licensed firearms dealer. It directly affects private sellers (not licensed dealers) who transfer firearms to people they are not related to within the first degree of family. The bill mandates that sellers must request a background check via a licensed dealer before completing the transfer, with dealers required to conduct the check and share results. Violating this requirement is a Class A misdemeanor. The law creates a new regulatory framework for private sales, effective September 1, 2025.