S.1517

Establishes "Responsibility in Firearms Sales Act"; requires licensing of firearms manufacturers.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

Establishes the "Responsibility in Firearms Sales Act" requiring licensing of firearms manufacturers.

The bill establishes the "Responsibility in Firearms Sales Act" which mandates that firearms manufacturers obtain an annual license from the Superintendent of State Police. Manufacturers must pay an annual fee set by the superintendent, which is based on the previous year's firearm injury incidence. The total annual fee for all manufacturers is adjusted annually by the consumer price index increase. The bill also requires manufacturers to maintain electronic records of firearm sales and transfers.

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Law and Public Safety Committee
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History

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee