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DE HB325
Bill
Status
6/22/2016
Primary Sponsor
Edward Osienski
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AI Summary
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Licensed firearms dealers cannot sell, transfer, or deliver firearms until receiving a "proceed" response from the FBI's National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) or until 25 days have elapsed without a denial
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Private (unlicensed) sellers must also conduct background checks through a licensed dealer and wait for a "proceed" response or 25-day period before completing firearm transfers
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Exemptions include antique firearms manufactured before 1898, shotguns, pawnbroker returns, transactions with concealed carry license holders, and sales to law enforcement officers
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Willful violations by dealers constitute a class A misdemeanor (class G felony for repeat offenses), while buyers making false statements face class G felony charges
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Effective date of July 1, 2016
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Criminal History Background Checks In Connection With The Sale, Transfer, Or Delivery Of Firearms.
Last Action
Signed by Governor
6/22/2016