Lawful Interstate Transportation of Firearms Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Dec 19, 2019)
Lawful Interstate Transportation of Firearms Act
This bill revises criminal provisions related to the interstate transportation of firearms and ammunition.
An individual may transport a firearm between two places (e.g., states) where it is legal to possess, carry, or transport the firearm. During transport, the firearm must be unloaded and secured or securely stored.
Additionally, an individual may transport ammunition, or a detachable magazine or feeding device, between two places where it is legal to possess, carry, or transport the ammunition, magazine, or feeding device. During transport, the ammunition, magazine, or feeding device must not be loaded into a firearm and must be securely stored.
The term transport includes staying in temporary lodging overnight; stopping for food, fuel, vehicle maintenance, an emergency, or medical treatment; and any other activities that are incidental to the transportation.
The bill prohibits the arrest or detention of an individual for a state or local firearm or ammunition violation unless there is probable cause to believe the individual failed to comply with the provisions of this bill.
What just happenedDec 19, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateDec 19, 2019
- Dec 19, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Dec 19, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate