Handgun Permit to Purchase Act

Sponsored bySen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]MD· Introduced 16 janvier 2025

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

16 janvier 2025·1 year ago

Summary

Introduced in Senate · Updated 23 avril 2025

Handgun Permit to Purchase Act

This bill authorizes a grant program for states, local governments, and Indian tribes to implement and evaluate handgun purchaser licensing requirements.

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2 actions

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
16 janvier 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in Senate
16 janvier 2025 · IntroReferral

Sponsorship

2 cosponsors

Sponsor

Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]MD

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Democrat:Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]CT
Democrat:Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]CT

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Crime and Law Enforcement

Legislative subjects

Criminal justice information and recordsFirearms and explosivesLaw enforcement administration and fundingLicensing and registrations

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