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Handgun Permit to Purchase Act: New Licensing Requirements

This bill aims to reduce gun violence by supporting states in implementing handgun licensing programs. Citizens will need to meet new requirements, such as being 21 years old and passing background checks, to legally purchase a handgun. This is intended to enhance public safety and restrict access to firearms for prohibited individuals.
Key points
Establishes a federal grant program for states to develop or improve handgun purchaser licensing programs.
Requires a handgun purchase license, with a minimum age of 21, mandatory background checks, and fingerprint submission.
Licenses will be valid for a maximum of 5 years and require reapplication.
Individuals prohibited from possessing firearms will not be issued a handgun purchasing license.
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Status:
Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_123
Sponsor: Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]
Process start date: 2025-01-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Handgun Permit to Purchase Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_123.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-01-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishes a federal grant program for states to develop or improve handgun purchaser licensing programs.
  • Requires a handgun purchase license, with a minimum age of 21, mandatory background checks, and fingerprint submission.
  • Licenses will be valid for a maximum of 5 years and require reapplication.
  • Individuals prohibited from possessing firearms will not be issued a handgun purchasing license.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD].

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 2025-12-23.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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