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AI Summary: The bill proposes to eliminate the mandatory waiting period for firearm purchases under federal law. This would allow individuals to acquire firearms immediately upon passing a background check, removing the current waiting period requirement. The main purpose of the bill is to streamline and expedite the process of purchasing firearms for law-abiding citizens. It aims to reduce bureaucratic delays in accessing firearms while still maintaining background checks for safety purposes. If passed, this bill could impact how quickly individuals can obtain firearms legally in the United States.
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2023-08-23 : Filed
2023-10-05 : Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee
2023-10-05 : Referred to Judiciary Committee
2023-10-05 : Now in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
2024-01-09 : 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
2024-01-26 : PCS added to Criminal Justice Subcommittee agenda
2024-01-30 : Favorable with CS by Criminal Justice Subcommittee
2024-01-30 : Reported out of Criminal Justice Subcommittee
2024-01-31 : Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
2024-01-31 : CS Filed
2024-01-31 : 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)
2024-02-01 : Referred to Judiciary Committee
2024-02-01 : Now in Judiciary Committee
2024-02-19 : Added to Judiciary Committee agenda
2024-02-21 : Favorable by Judiciary Committee
2024-02-21 : Reported out of Judiciary Committee
2024-02-21 : Bill released to House Calendar
2024-02-21 : Added to Second Reading Calendar
2024-02-27 : Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/1/2024)
2024-03-01 : Read 2nd time
2024-03-01 : Placed on 3rd reading
2024-03-01 : Added to Third Reading Calendar
2024-03-04 : Read 3rd time
2024-03-04 : CS passed; YEAS 78, NAYS 36
2024-03-04 : In Messages
2024-03-04 : Referred to Rules
2024-03-04 : Received
2024-03-08 : Died in Rules
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