SB 25-205: Firearm Serial Number Check Request Procedure

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

The act establishes a procedure allowing a federal firearms licensee (licensee) to request a firearm serial number check prior to purchasing a firearm from an individual and requires a local county sheriff's office or police department to complete the serial number check within 3 days after the request. The firearm serial number check must include information regarding whether the firearm is stolen, lost, or is involved in an open criminal investigation. If a licensee is located within incorporated city limits, they must request the firearms serial number check from the police department within its city limits. If a licensee is located in an unincorporated part of the county, they must request a firearms serial number check from the sheriff's department of the county in which it is located. A police department or sheriff's office may charge a reasonable fee to complete the firearm serial number check. The act also allows a licensee to perform a firearm serial number search themself if the federal government allows the licensee access to the federal government's firearm tracing program. The licensee is still subject to the reporting requirements if the licensee performs the firearm serial number search themself. The act imposes a penalty on a licensee if the licensee fails to file a report with law enforcement when the licensee reasonably believes, knows or should know, or becomes aware that a person sold or attempted to sell a firearm that is stolen, lost, or involved in an open criminal investigation. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 22

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. June 2, 2025Governor Signed
2. May 2, 2025Signed by the Speaker of the House
3. May 2, 2025Sent to the Governor
4. May 1, 2025Signed by the President of the Senate
5. April 28, 2025Senate Considered House Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
6. April 25, 2025House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
7. April 24, 2025House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Floor
8. April 21, 2025House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
9. April 8, 2025Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
10. April 8, 2025Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs
11. April 7, 2025Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee
12. April 4, 2025Senate Second Reading Laid Over to 04/07/2025 - No Amendments

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