HB 3076: Relating to gun dealer licenses; prescribing an effective date.

Official summary

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

</b> </i>] Establishes a state gun dealer licensing program. Requires a license for<b> specified</b> dealers selling firearms, frames, receivers and unfinished frames and receivers beginning [<i>January</i>]<b> July</b> 1, 2027, [<i>or October 15, 2027, for certain federal firearms licensees</i>] <b>and for all other dealers, beginning July 1, 2028</b>. Authorizes the Department of Justice to establish licensing fees. Specifies eligibility criteria for obtaining the license. Directs the department to conduct licensee inspections. Specifies circumstances that result in license suspension or revocation or the imposition of a civil penalty. Directs the department to adopt rules concerning licensee employee training, the storage of firearms and ammunition by licensees and other security requirements. Requires licensee employee background checks and specifies requirements for recordkeeping. Punishes the selling of a firearm by a dealer without a license by a maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both. Directs the department to submit an annual report on the licensing program to the Legislative Assembly. Establishes the Firearm Dealer License Fund. Requires a transferor at a gun show to hold a state license. <b>Appropriates moneys to the Department of Justice for the licensing program. </b> [<i>Declares an emergency, effective on passage.</i>] <b>Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.</b>

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10

“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 28, 2025In committee upon adjournment.
2. June 26, 2025Motion to rerefer to Judiciary carried. Rereferred.
3. June 24, 2025Second reading.
4. June 23, 2025Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.
5. June 20, 2025Work Session held.
6. June 18, 2025Returned to Full Committee.
7. June 18, 2025Work Session held.
8. June 12, 2025Assigned to Subcommittee On Capital Construction.
9. April 15, 2025Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
10. April 15, 2025Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
11. April 8, 2025Work Session held.
12. March 20, 2025Public Hearing held.

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