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Increased Accountability for Gun Dealers: New Rules and Penalties

New regulations increase inspections for gun dealers and raise penalties for violations, including improper record-keeping. This aims to enhance public safety by hindering illegal gun trafficking and ensuring dealers comply with the law.
Key points
Increase in gun dealer compliance inspections from once to three times annually.
Increased prison sentences for improper record-keeping from one year to five years, and up to ten years if linked to gun trafficking.
Authority to suspend or revoke licenses and impose civil penalties up to $10,000 for violations, including failure to provide secure gun storage devices.
Requirement for secure gun storage or safety devices to be available at points of sale.
Ability to require dealers to conduct physical inventory if they unlawfully transferred a firearm or if 10+ crime guns are traced back to them.
Authorities can deny licenses if issuing one poses a public safety danger or the applicant is unlikely to comply with the law.
Hiring of at least 80 additional employees for inspections.
Mandatory biennial reports to Congress on the implementation and effectiveness of the Act.
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Introduced
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_2155
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Process start date: 2025-06-24
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Keeping Gun Dealers Honest Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_2155.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-06-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increase in gun dealer compliance inspections from once to three times annually.
  • Increased prison sentences for improper record-keeping from one year to five years, and up to ten years if linked to gun trafficking.
  • Authority to suspend or revoke licenses and impose civil penalties up to $10,000 for violations, including failure to provide secure gun storage devices.
  • Requirement for secure gun storage or safety devices to be available at points of sale.
  • Ability to require dealers to conduct physical inventory if they unlawfully transferred a firearm or if 10+ crime guns are traced back to them.
  • Authorities can deny licenses if issuing one poses a public safety danger or the applicant is unlikely to comply with the law.
  • Hiring of at least 80 additional employees for inspections.
  • Mandatory biennial reports to Congress on the implementation and effectiveness of the Act.
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. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA].

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.

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