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Introduced
03/14/2017
03/14/2017
In Committee
03/14/2017
03/14/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Lawful Interstate Transportation of Firearms Act This bill amends the federal criminal code to revise provisions related to the interstate transportation of firearms and ammunition. An individual may transport a firearm between two places (e.g., states) where it is legal to possess, carry, or transport the firearm. During transport, the firearm must be unloaded and secured or securely stored. Additionally, an individual may transport ammunition, or a detachable magazine or feeding device, between two places where it is legal to possess, carry, or transport the ammunition, magazine, or feeding device. During transport, the ammunition, magazine, or feeding device must not be loaded into a firearm and must be securely stored. This bill prohibits the arrest or detention of an individual for a state or local firearm or ammunition violation unless there is probable cause to believe the individual failed to comply with the provisions of this bill.
AI Summary
This bill amends federal law to revise provisions related to the interstate transportation of firearms and ammunition. The key provisions are:
1. It allows individuals who are legally allowed to possess, carry, or transport firearms or ammunition to transport them between any two places where it is legal to do so, as long as the firearms are unloaded and secured or stored, and the ammunition, magazines, or feeding devices are not loaded into a firearm and are also securely stored.
2. It prohibits the arrest or detention of an individual for a state or local firearm or ammunition violation unless there is probable cause to believe the individual failed to comply with the provisions of this bill.
3. It allows individuals who are deprived of their rights under this bill to bring civil actions for damages and other appropriate relief, and the court shall award reasonable attorney's fees to the prevailing plaintiff.
Overall, this bill aims to provide greater legal protections for the interstate transportation of firearms and ammunition by individuals who are legally permitted to possess them.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (7)
Orrin Hatch (R)*,
John Cornyn (R),
Mike Crapo (R),
Ted Cruz (R),
Steve Daines (R),
James Lankford (R),
Mike Rounds (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 03/14/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/618/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s618/BILLS-115s618is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s618/BILLS-115s618is.pdf.pdf |
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