Govoptes

S 3214 ยท Background Check Expansion Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Introduced
Nov 19, 2025
Latest action
Nov 19, 2025
Sponsor
Sen. Christopher Murphy [D-CT]
Policy area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Cosponsors
46

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.

Recent actions

  1. Nov 19, 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  2. Nov 19, 2025 Introduced in Senate

Votes

No recorded votes are available for this bill.

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