118th Congress · SENATE BILLBILL

S. 1116 — Background Check Completion Act of 2023

“A bill to prohibit firearms dealers from selling a firearm prior to the completion of a background check.”

Crime and law enforcement

Introduced Mar 30, 2023

Last action Mar 30, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Mar 30, 2023

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Referred

Mar 30, 2023

the Judiciary

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Committee

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Senate

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House floor

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Resolve Changes

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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill prohibits a licensed gun dealer from transferring a firearm to an unlicensed person prior to the completion of a background check. Current law permits a licensed gun dealer to transfer a firearm to an unlicensed person if a submitted background check remains incomplete after three business days.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in Senate

Timeline · 2 actions

Mar 30, 2023

Introduced in Senate

Mar 30, 2023

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.