California 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 3199 — Firearms: transfers.

Last action — Re-referred to Com. on RLS. pursuant to Assembly Rule 96.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  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.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Existing law requires the transfer of a firearm to be conducted through a licensed dealer. Existing law also requires a licensed dealer processing the transfer of a firearm to conduct a background check of the recipient, to hold the firearm for a designated waiting period before releasing the firearm, and to require the recipient to possess a safety certificate and demonstrate safe handling of the firearm. A violation of these provisions is a misdemeanor. Existing law exempts certain firearms transactions that occur as part of a charitable auction, as specified, from these requirements. This bill would repeal these exemptions for charitable auctions and would instead authorize a charitable organization, as specified, to conduct no more than 3 auctions, raffles, or similar events per year in which firearms, other than handguns, may be auctioned, raffled, or otherwise sold, and would require those firearms to be transferred to a licensed dealer to process the transfer pursuant to all legal requirements, including a background check and waiting period. The bill would also revise existing provisions referencing charitable auctions and similar events to additionally include charitable raffles, as specified. By increasing the scope of an existing crime, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Re-referred to Com. on RLS. pursuant to Assembly Rule 96.

  2. Re-referred to Com. on G.O.

  3. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on G.O. Read second time and amended.

  4. Re-referred to Com. on G.O.

  5. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on G.O. Read second time and amended.

  6. Referred to Com. on G.O.

  7. From printer. May be heard in committee March 19.

  8. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Holden · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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Sponsors (1)

  • Holden

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 3199 do?
Existing law requires the transfer of a firearm to be conducted through a licensed dealer. Existing law also requires a licensed dealer processing the transfer of a firearm to conduct a background check of the recipient, to hold the firearm for a designated waiting period before releasing the firearm, and to require the recipient to possess a safety certificate and demonstrate safe handling of the firearm. A violation of these provisions is a misdemeanor. Existing law exempts certain firearms transactions that occur as part of a charitable auction, as specified, from these requirements. This bill would repeal these exemptions for charitable auctions and would instead authorize a charitable organization, as specified, to conduct no more than 3 auctions, raffles, or similar events per year in which firearms, other than handguns, may be auctioned, raffled, or otherwise sold, and would require those firearms to be transferred to a licensed dealer to process the transfer pursuant to all legal requirements, including a background check and waiting period. The bill would also revise existing provisions referencing charitable auctions and similar events to additionally include charitable raffles, as specified. By increasing the scope of an existing crime, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
Who sponsors AB 3199?
AB 3199 is sponsored by Holden.
What is the current status of AB 3199?
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 AB 3199?
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