HR 4688 · COOL OFF Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced
- Jul 23, 2025
- Latest action
- Jul 23, 2025
- Sponsor
- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi [D-IL-8]
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Cosponsors
- 24
Summary
Choosing Our Own Lives Over Fast Firearms Act or the COOL OFF Act This bill establishes a three-day waiting period for certain handgun transfers. Specifically, the bill makes it unlawful for a licensed importer, manufacturer, or dealer to sell or transfer a handgun to an unlicensed individual unless three business days have elapsed since the licensee initiated a background check. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, up to one year in prison, or both. Additionally, the bill makes it unlawful for an unlicensed individual to receive a handgun from another unlicensed individual unless at least three business days have elapsed since the recipient most recently offered to take possession of the handgun. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, up to five years in prison, or both. The three-day waiting period does not apply to certain handgun transfers, such as for a loan between spouses for a lawful purpose.
Recent actions
- Jul 23, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Jul 23, 2025 Introduced in House
- Jul 23, 2025 Introduced in House
Votes
No recorded votes are available for this bill.