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Introduced
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
In Committee
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/04/2025
06/04/2025
Introduced Session
2025 General Assembly
Bill Summary
To require the Special Licensing and Firearms Unit of the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection to study and report on errors in the background check process and prevent issuing firearms permits in the future to individuals who have a conviction that disqualifies such person from holding such permit.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Special Licensing and Firearms Unit (SLFU) of the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection to conduct a comprehensive study on errors in the background check process for firearms permits. Specifically, the study will examine instances where background checks failed to identify disqualifying criminal convictions due to record lapses or system inconsistencies. The SLFU must complete this study and submit a detailed report to the joint standing committee responsible for public safety by October 1, 2025. The broader purpose of the bill is to improve the accuracy of background checks to prevent individuals with disqualifying criminal convictions from obtaining firearms permits, thus enhancing public safety by addressing potential gaps or mistakes in the current background check system.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Joint Committee on Public Safety and Security (on 01/08/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=SB00275&which_year=2025 |
| BillText | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/TOB/S/PDF/2025SB-00275-R00-SB.PDF |
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