Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 4068
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Background Check Completion Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jun 25, 2020
Overview
Text
Introduced
Jun 25, 2020
Latest Action
Jun 25, 2020
Origin Chamber
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Type
Bill
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The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
4068
Congress
116
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
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Summary

Background Check Completion Act of 2020

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.

Text (1)
Actions (2)
06/25/2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
06/25/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:46:09 PM