S 3214
Background Check Expansion Act
Summary
Background Check Expansion Act This bill establishes new background check requirements for firearm transfers between private parties (i.e., unlicensed individuals). Specifically, it prohibits a firearm transfer between private parties unless a licensed gun dealer, manufacturer, or importer first takes possession of the firearm to conduct a background check. The prohibition does not apply to certain firearm transfers, such as a gift between spouses.
Bill status
- Status
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Sen. Christopher Murphy [D-CT]
- Cosponsors
- 46
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Introduced
- 2025-11-19
- Latest action
- 2025-11-19: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Committee referrals
Recent actions
- 2025-11-19: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2025-11-19: Introduced in Senate