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New Rules for Reporting Firearm Purchase Denials

This act requires state and local law enforcement to be notified when the NICS background check system denies a firearm purchase to a prohibited person. This aims to facilitate state-level prosecution of such attempts. Additionally, the Department of Justice will annually report to Congress on these denials and related prosecutions.
Key points
State and local law enforcement will be informed if the NICS system denies your firearm purchase due to a prohibition.
Information about the denial, including your identity, will be shared within 24 hours, unless delayed for an ongoing investigation.
If a denial is later found to be incorrect, law enforcement will be notified.
The Department of Justice will annually report to Congress on firearm purchase denials and related criminal cases.
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Additional Information
NICS Denial Notification Act of 2021
Print number: S 675
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Process start date: 2021-03-10
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about New Rules for Reporting Firearm Purchase Denials

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is S 675.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • State and local law enforcement will be informed if the NICS system denies your firearm purchase due to a prohibition.
  • Information about the denial, including your identity, will be shared within 24 hours, unless delayed for an ongoing investigation.
  • If a denial is later found to be incorrect, law enforcement will be notified.
  • The Department of Justice will annually report to Congress on firearm purchase denials and related criminal cases.

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. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE].

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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