Blair Holt Firearm Owner Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2022
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (1 Nov 2022): Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
What this bill does
The Blair Holt Firearm Owner Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2022, introduced in the House of Representatives, would establish new regulations for the sale, transfer, and possession of certain firearms. Specifically, it would require individuals to obtain a license to own handguns and semi-automatic rifles that can accept detachable magazines. The bill also mandates background checks for firearm transfers between private parties.
This legislation would affect individuals who wish to purchase or possess these types of firearms, as well as those involved in private sales or transfers. It also introduces requirements for records of sale. The bill was introduced in May 2022 and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has not yet moved through the legislative process for potential passage.
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Official summary
Blair Holt Firearm Owner Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2022
This bill establishes new requirements and restrictions with respect to the sale, transfer, and possession of firearms.
Among the requirements, the bill
• generally requires owners of certain firearms handguns and semiautomatic rifles capable of accepting a detachable ammunition feeding device to obtain a license, and
• establishes background check requirements for firearm transfers between private parties.
Timeline
1 Nov 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 7730 do?
- The Blair Holt Firearm Owner Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2022, introduced in the House of Representatives, would establish new regulations for the sale, transfer, and possession of certain firearms. Specifically, it would require individuals to obtain a license to own handguns and semi-automatic rifles that can accept detachable magazines. The bill also mandates background checks for firearm transfers between private parties. This legislation would affect individuals who wish to purchase or possess these types of firearms, as well as those involved in private sales or transfers. It also introduces requirements for records of sale. The bill was introduced in May 2022 and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has not yet moved through the legislative process for potential passage.
- Has H.R. 7730 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 7730. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 7730?
- H.R. 7730 was sponsored by Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1] (D-IL), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 7730?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (1 Nov 2022).
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