Bill > HB1051

This bill proposes several amendments to Pennsylvania's firearm sale and transfer regulations. Specifically, it removes a previous provision that required dealers to submit a detailed application/record of sale by mail in the event of an electronic system failure, which previously mandated capturing extensive personal information about the buyer. The bill increases the firearm sales surcharge from $3 to $10, with all proceeds going to the Firearm Instant Records Check Fund. It also modifies the fee for criminal background checks, raising it from $2 to $6 per buyer or transferee. While eliminating some prior record-keeping requirements during electronic system failures, the bill maintains the overall goal of conducting background checks for firearm sales. The changes aim to streamline the firearms transaction process while potentially generating more revenue for the state's instant background check system. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage, giving state agencies and firearms dealers time to adjust to the new requirements.

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