California 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 299 — Firearms.

Last action — Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Existing law makes the transfer of a firearm by gift, bequest, intestate succession, or other means from one individual to another exempt from the requirement firearm transaction be conducted through a firearms dealer if certain criteria are met, including that the transfer is between members of the same immediate family. Existing law makes the importation of a firearm into the state exempt from the requirement that the firearm first be delivered to a firearms dealer in this state if certain criteria are met, including that the person acquired ownership of the firearm from an immediate family member by bequest or intestate succession. Existing law defines immediate family member for these purposes as meaning the parent and child relationship and the grandparent and grandchild relationship. This bill would define the qualifying relationships for purposes of the above exemptions to apply to transfers to a parent, child, sibling, grandparent, or grandchild related by consanguinity, adoption, or steprelation. Existing law generally requires the loan of a firearm to be conducted through a licensed dealer. This bill would exempt from the requirement, the loan and storage of a firearm if certain conditions are met, including, among others, that the firearm being loaned stays and is stored in the receiver's place of residence or in an enclosed structure on the receiver's private property, that is not zoned for commercial, retail, or industrial activity, the loan does not exceed 60 days, is not made for consideration, and specified safe storage requirements are met. The bill would also require the Department of Justice to prescribe and make available, as specified, a form that explains the obligations imposed by these provisions. The bill would require that the form be signed by both the party loaning the firearm for storage and the person receiving the firearm. Existing law exempts the sale, delivery, or transfer of a firearm to an authorized law enforcement representative from the requirement of transferring a firearm through a licensed dealer, the requirement that a person selling, leasing, or transferring firearms be licensed, and from certain crimes relating to the sale, lease, or transfer of firearms. This bill would specify these exceptions extend to the loan of a firearm to an authorized law enforcement representative.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  2. May 25 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.

  3. Set for hearing May 25.

  4. April 24 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.

  5. Set for hearing April 24.

  6. From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 5. Noes 1. Page 599.) (April 4). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  7. From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.

  8. Set for hearing April 4.

  9. March 28 hearing postponed by committee.

  10. From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.

  11. Set for hearing March 28.

  12. Referred to Com. on PUB. S.

  13. From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 16.

  14. Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Sponsors

  • Mendoza · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (1)

  • Mendoza

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

121 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Placed on suspense file

Passed 7 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 6000
Democratic 1000
Total 7000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (7)
Member Party Vote
Bates — Yea
Bradford — Yea
Hill — Yea
Nielsen — Yea
Beall — Yea
Lara — Yea
Wiener, Scott D. Democratic Yea

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Subjects

public-safety civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 299 do?
Existing law makes the transfer of a firearm by gift, bequest, intestate succession, or other means from one individual to another exempt from the requirement firearm transaction be conducted through a firearms dealer if certain criteria are met, including that the transfer is between members of the same immediate family. Existing law makes the importation of a firearm into the state exempt from the requirement that the firearm first be delivered to a firearms dealer in this state if certain criteria are met, including that the person acquired ownership of the firearm from an immediate family member by bequest or intestate succession. Existing law defines immediate family member for these purposes as meaning the parent and child relationship and the grandparent and grandchild relationship. This bill would define the qualifying relationships for purposes of the above exemptions to apply to transfers to a parent, child, sibling, grandparent, or grandchild related by consanguinity, adoption, or steprelation. Existing law generally requires the loan of a firearm to be conducted through a licensed dealer. This bill would exempt from the requirement, the loan and storage of a firearm if certain conditions are met, including, among others, that the firearm being loaned stays and is stored in the receiver's place of residence or in an enclosed structure on the receiver's private property, that is not zoned for commercial, retail, or industrial activity, the loan does not exceed 60 days, is not made for consideration, and specified safe storage requirements are met. The bill would also require the Department of Justice to prescribe and make available, as specified, a form that explains the obligations imposed by these provisions. The bill would require that the form be signed by both the party loaning the firearm for storage and the person receiving the firearm. Existing law exempts the sale, delivery, or transfer of a firearm to an authorized law enforcement representative from the requirement of transferring a firearm through a licensed dealer, the requirement that a person selling, leasing, or transferring firearms be licensed, and from certain crimes relating to the sale, lease, or transfer of firearms. This bill would specify these exceptions extend to the loan of a firearm to an authorized law enforcement representative.
Who sponsors SB 299?
SB 299 is sponsored by Mendoza.
What is the current status of SB 299?
This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 299?
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