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Child Safety Lock Act of 1999

Introduced: January 19, 1999 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 7, 2000
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1229)
Jan 19, 1999
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Jan 19, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S574)
Jan 19, 1999
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Child Safety Lock Act of 1999 - Amends the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act to define (firearm) "locking device."

Makes it unlawful for a licensed manufacturer, importer, or dealer to sell, deliver, or transfer a handgun without a locking device to any person other than a licensed manufacturer, importer, or dealer, with exceptions for law enforcement and governmental entities.

Specifies that nothing in this Act shall be construed to create a cause of action against any firearms dealer or any other person for civil liability, or establish any standard of care.

Makes evidence regarding compliance or noncompliance with this Act inadmissible in a proceeding of any court, agency, board, or other entity, except with respect to an action to enforce this Act.

Sets forth civil penalties (in addition to any administrative penalties) for related violations, including suspension or loss of license.

What's happening now March 7, 2000

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1229)

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 1
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