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Introduced
01/10/2023
01/10/2023
In Committee
01/10/2023
01/10/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/09/2024
05/09/2024
Introduced Session
125th General Assembly
Bill Summary
A bill TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA code of laws BY ADDING ARTICLE 2 TO CHAPTER 31, TITLE 23 ENTITLED "FIREARMS CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS" SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT A NATIONAL INSTANT CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK MUST BE COMPLETED AND DELIVERY OF A FIREARM TO A PURCHASER OR TRANSFEREE MAY NOT TAKE PLACE UNTIL THE RESULTS OF ALL REQUIRED BACKGROUND CHECKS ARE KNOWN AND THE PURCHASER OR TRANSFEREE IS NOT PROHIBITED FROM DELIVERY OF THE FIREARM.
AI Summary
This bill amends the South Carolina code of laws to add a new article titled "Firearms Criminal Background Checks." The key provisions of the bill require that a national instant criminal background check must be completed before the sale, exchange, or transfer of any firearm by a licensed dealer, and the dealer cannot deliver the firearm until the results of all required background checks are known and the purchaser or transferee is not prohibited from owning or possessing a firearm under federal, state, or local law.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Judiciary (on 01/10/2023)
Bill Topics
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Firearms and Gun Control
Official Document
bill text
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3011&session=125&summary=B | 12/08/2022 |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3011_20221208.htm | 02/07/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3011_20221208.htm | 12/08/2022 |
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