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S 591
Background Check Completion Act of 2021
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Bill overview
Background Check Completion Act of 2021 This bill prohibits a licensed gun dealer from transferring a firearm to an unlicensed person prior to the completion of a background check. Current law permits a licensed gun dealer to transfer a firearm to an unlicensed person if a submitted background check remains incomplete after three business days.
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Primary sponsor
Richard Blumenthal
SenateCTDemocrat
Cosponsors
Alex Padilla
SenateCADemocrat
Amy Klobuchar
SenateMNDemocrat
Benjamin L. Cardin
SenateMDDemocrat
Bernard Sanders
SenateVTIndependent
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