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COOL OFF Act

Introduced: February 28, 2019 Introduced by: Krishnamoorthi, Raja Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps

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Became law

Apr 8, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Feb 28, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Feb 28, 2019

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Choosing Our Own Lives Over Fast Firearms Act or the COOL OFF Act

This bill establishes a three-day waiting period for certain handgun transfers.

Specifically, the bill makes it unlawful for a licensed importer, manufacturer, or dealer to sell or transfer a handgun to an unlicensed individual unless three business days have elapsed since the licensee initiated a background check. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, up to one year in prison, or both.

Additionally, the bill makes it unlawful for an unlicensed individual to receive a handgun from another unlicensed individual unless at least three business days have elapsed since the recipient most recently offered to take possession of the handgun. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, up to five years in prison, or both.

The three-day waiting period does not apply to certain handgun transfers, such as for a loan between spouses for a lawful purpose.

What's happening now April 8, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

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