What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is S 878.
Stricter Penalties for Illegal Firearms Trafficking and Straw Purchasing
This act introduces new offenses and increases penalties for illegally purchasing firearms for others (straw purchasing) and for firearms trafficking. Its goal is to enhance public safety by making it harder for prohibited individuals, such as criminals or those under court orders, to obtain firearms. Citizens should be aware that providing firearms to unauthorized individuals will be severely punished.
Key points
Establishes a new offense: straw purchasing of firearms, punishable by up to 15 years in prison.
Increases the penalty to up to 25 years if the straw-purchased firearm is intended for a violent crime.
Creates a new offense: firearms trafficking, punishable by up to 15 years in prison.
Allows for the forfeiture of property and proceeds derived from illegal firearms trafficking.
Prohibits law enforcement from transferring operable firearms to drug cartel agents unless continuously monitored.
The act does not permit the establishment of a federal firearms registration system.
Status:
Expired
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