Requires universal background checks for all sales or transfers of firearms
HB 3194 requires background checks for all private firearm sales or transfers (excluding licensed dealers), affecting individuals selling guns to others. Sellers must arrange checks through a central repository, with approval valid for 30 days before a transfer can occur. Exemptions include family gifts, antique firearms, temporary transfers at shooting ranges, and transfers by law enforcement. Violating the law is a class B misdemeanor, with licensed dealers’ violations reported to federal authorities.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2026
Last action May 15, 2026
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Committee
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May 15, 2026
Committee
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
lower
Feb 4, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
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Yolanda Young
DDemocratic
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