Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 3139
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Lawful Interstate Transportation of Firearms Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Dec 19, 2019
Overview
Text
Introduced
Dec 19, 2019
Latest Action
Dec 19, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3139
Congress
116
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
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Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Montana
Republican
South Dakota
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Lawful Interstate Transportation of Firearms Act

This bill revises criminal provisions related to the interstate transportation of firearms and ammunition.

An individual may transport a firearm between two places (e.g., states) where it is legal to possess, carry, or transport the firearm. During transport, the firearm must be unloaded and secured or securely stored.

Additionally, an individual may transport ammunition, or a detachable magazine or feeding device, between two places where it is legal to possess, carry, or transport the ammunition, magazine, or feeding device. During transport, the ammunition, magazine, or feeding device must not be loaded into a firearm and must be securely stored.

The term transport includes staying in temporary lodging overnight; stopping for food, fuel, vehicle maintenance, an emergency, or medical treatment; and any other activities that are incidental to the transportation.

The bill prohibits the arrest or detention of an individual for a state or local firearm or ammunition violation unless there is probable cause to believe the individual failed to comply with the provisions of this bill.

Text (1)
December 19, 2019
Actions (2)
12/19/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
12/19/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Oct 28, 2022 1:46:13 AM