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Banning gun purchases for individuals under pretrial release firearm prohibition.

This Act aims to strengthen the background check system (NICS) to prevent individuals prohibited from possessing firearms by a lawful pretrial court order from purchasing a gun. If a federal, state, or local court imposes a ban on firearm possession as a condition of pretrial release, the background check system must automatically deny the purchase attempt. Furthermore, the bill authorizes funding for states and Indian Tribes to improve the reporting of these pretrial orders to the national database, enhancing public safety.
Key points
Expansion of NICS: The system must now deny firearm sales to individuals subject to a pretrial release order that prohibits them from purchasing, possessing, or receiving firearms.
Impact on Public Safety: The change is designed to prevent firearms from falling into the hands of individuals accused of crimes who are under judicial supervision, thereby increasing community safety.
Financial Support for Local Authorities: $25 million annually (through 2028) is authorized for grants to states and tribes to accurately and promptly report pretrial firearm prohibition orders to the NICS database.
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Print number: 118_S_4612
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Process start date: 2024-06-20
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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 118_S_4612.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-06-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Expansion of NICS: The system must now deny firearm sales to individuals subject to a pretrial release order that prohibits them from purchasing, possessing, or receiving firearms.
  • Impact on Public Safety: The change is designed to prevent firearms from falling into the hands of individuals accused of crimes who are under judicial supervision, thereby increasing community safety.
  • Financial Support for Local Authorities: $25 million annually (through 2028) is authorized for grants to states and tribes to accurately and promptly report pretrial firearm prohibition orders to the NICS database.
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 2025-12-26.

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