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VT H0159

VT H0159
An act relating to establishing a waiting period for firearms sales

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Introduced
02/05/2019
In Committee
02/05/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
09/25/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 Session

Bill Summary

This bill proposes to require a 72- hour waiting period for all firearms sales.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to require a 72-hour waiting period for all firearms sales, with some exceptions where a background check is not required. It establishes a new section in Vermont law that prohibits the transfer of a firearm to another person until 72 hours after the completion of the required federal or state background check. Violating this provision could result in up to one year of imprisonment and a fine of up to $500. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (41)

Martin LaLonde (D)*,  Peter Anthony (D),  Jessica Brumsted (D),  Mollie Burke (D),  Kevin Christie (D),  Brian Cina (D),  Selene Colburn (D),  Harold Colston (D),  Mari Cordes (D),  Johannah Donovan (D),  Marcia Gardner (D),  Diana González (D),  Nader Hashim (D),  Bob Hooper (D),  Mary Hooper (D),  Lori Houghton (D),  Mary Howard (D),  Kathleen James (D),  John Killacky (D),  Warren Kitzmiller (D),  Emilie Kornheiser (D),  Diane Lanpher (D),  William Lippert (D),  Terry Macaig (D),  Curtis McCormack (D),  Jim McCullough (D),  Mike Mrowicki (D),  Jean O'Sullivan (D),  Avram Patt (D),  Ann Pugh (D),  MaryBeth Redmond (D),  Robin Scheu (D),  Trevor Squirrell (D),  Tom Stevens (D),  Linda Sullivan (D),  Mary Sullivan (D),  George Till (D),  Maida Townsend (D),  Tommy Walz (D),  Becca White (D),  Michael Yantachka (D), 

Last Action

Read First Time and Referred to the Committee on Judiciary (on 02/05/2019)

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2020/H.159 02/05/2019
BillText https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2020/Docs/BILLS/H-0159/H-0159%20As%20Introduced.pdf 02/05/2019
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