Sponsor: Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja (D-IL)26 cosponsorsIntroduced Jul 23, 2025
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In plain English
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) introduced this bill to require a three-day waiting period before licensed gun dealers can sell or transfer a handgun to an unlicensed buyer, starting from when the background check begins. The bill also makes it illegal for unlicensed individuals to transfer a handgun to another unlicensed person unless at least three business days have passed since the recipient first offered to take possession. Violations carry criminal penalties of a fine and up to one year in prison for dealers, or a fine and up to five years in prison for unlicensed individuals. The waiting period does not apply to certain transfers, such as loans between spouses for lawful purposes.
Note: the official CRS summary for this bill was written on 2025-07-23, but the bill text was revised on 2025-07-23T04:00:00Z. Provisions may have been added since the summary was written — the section list above reflects the current text.
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Introduced
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What happens next: Sits in committee. Needs a markup or favorable report to advance to the House floor.
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