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Pretrial Gun Purchase Ban for Individuals with Court Orders

New rules aim to prevent individuals subject to a court order prohibiting firearm possession during pretrial release from purchasing guns. These changes will strengthen the background check system to ensure such individuals cannot legally acquire firearms, enhancing public safety.
Key points
Expanded Background Checks: Individuals under a court order prohibiting firearm possession during pretrial release will be denied gun purchases.
State Funding: Funds are authorized for states and Indian Tribes to report information about these pretrial orders to the national background check system (NICS).
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Print number: 117_S_4149
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Process start date: 2022-05-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Preventing Pretrial Gun Purchases Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4149.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-05-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Expanded Background Checks: Individuals under a court order prohibiting firearm possession during pretrial release will be denied gun purchases.
  • State Funding: Funds are authorized for states and Indian Tribes to report information about these pretrial orders to the national background check system (NICS).
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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