Modernizing Law Enforcement Notification Act
This bill amends federal firearm transfer rules to allow sellers to send required notification information to local law enforcement via verified electronic means, instead of only using certified mail. It directly affects firearm sellers (like dealers) who must notify the chief law enforcement officer in the buyer's residence before transferring a firearm. The key provision adds "verified electronic notification" as an option, requiring digital communication sent to a designated address with proof of delivery and address verification. This replaces the sole prior requirement of certified mail (return receipt requested) with a new electronic alternative that meets specific verification standards. The change updates existing Section 922(c) of Title 18, U.S. Code, for firearm transfer notifications.
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Dec 2024
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Introduced Dec 5, 2024
Last action Dec 5, 2024
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Dec 5, 2024
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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