Bill > S2381

This bill, the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Data Integrity Act of 2023, aims to improve the record-keeping and data search processes of the NICS, which is used to conduct background checks for firearm purchases. The key provisions include: 1) Requiring the NICS to retain records related to firearm transfers or potential transfers for as long as necessary to determine if the recipient's receipt of the firearm would violate federal or state law. If a determination is not made within 30 days, the system must notify the person in writing that records may be retained until a determination is made and that the person can submit information to correct or supplement the records. 2) Mandating the NICS to search additional databases, including the National Data Exchange, the Interstate Identification Index, the National Crime Information Center databases, and the NICS Index, when determining if a person's receipt of a firearm would violate the law. This is intended to improve the completeness and accuracy of the background check process.

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