Background Check Expansion Act
This bill establishes new background check requirements for firearm transfers between private parties (i.e., unlicensed individuals).
Specifically, it prohibits a firearm transfer between private parties unless a licensed gun dealer, manufacturer, or importer first takes possession of the firearm to conduct a background check.
The prohibition does not apply to certain firearm transfers, such as a gift between spouses in good faith.
| Action Date | Type | Text | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-03-02 | IntroReferral | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate |
| 2021-03-02 | IntroReferral | Introduced in Senate | Library of Congress |