S. 494 · 118th Congress
Background Check Expansion Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Christopher Murphy
- Introduced
- 2023-02-16
- Latest action
- 2023-02-16 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
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.