Bill > S0055

This bill amends existing Vermont laws related to the disposition of unlawful and abandoned firearms. It clarifies the definition of "unlawful firearms" and expands the Department of Public Safety's authority to handle abandoned firearms. The bill also establishes new requirements for private firearm sales, prohibits the sale of firearms to individuals under 21, and bans the possession of "large capacity ammunition feeding devices" and "bump-fire stocks." The bill directs the Department of Public Safety, the Department of Sheriffs and State's Attorneys, and the Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police to report on an alternative background check process for private firearm sales. Overall, the bill aims to provide clearer guidelines and enhanced regulations around the handling and transfer of firearms in Vermont.

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https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2018/S.55