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Guns & Public Safety
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Kentucky · 2025RS
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HB 331
AN ACT relating to background checks on the sale or transfer of firearms.
In Plain Language
This bill would require background checks whenever someone sells or transfers a firearm privately, not just through licensed dealers. It adds a new law to Kentucky's firearms code and creates a penalty for people who skip the background check requirement.
Official summary
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 237 to require background checks for private firearms sales and transfers; amend KRS 237.990 to establish a penalty for violations.
Sponsor
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Latest action
to Judiciary (H)
Feb 7, 2025
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Action history
Feb 7, 2025
to Judiciary (H)
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