House Bill 8842 - To ensure that the background check system used for firearms purchases denies a firearm to a person prohibited from possessing a firearm by a lawful court order governing the pretrial release of the person.

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2024-06-26

Recent Activity

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Alternative Names

To ensure that the background check system used for firearms purchases denies a firearm to a person prohibited from possessing a firearm by a lawful court order governing the pretrial release of the person.

To ensure that the background check system used for firearms purchases denies a firearm to a person prohibited from possessing a firearm by a lawful court order governing the pretrial release of the person.

Associated Legislation

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Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-30]

Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12]

Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]

Rep. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-3]

Rep. Magaziner, Seth [D-RI-2]

Rep. Amo, Gabe [D-RI-1]

Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]

Rep. Frost, Maxwell [D-FL-10]

Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-CA-42]

Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5]

Rep. Auchincloss, Jake [D-MA-4]

Committees and Subcommittees

Judiciary Committee

Variations and Revisions

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