HR 5935 116th Congress House Crime and Law Enforcement Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation Criminal procedure and sentencing Firearms and explosives Legal fees and court costs Motor vehicles

Lawful Interstate Transportation of Firearms Act

Introduced: February 21, 2020 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps

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Became law

Mar 10, 2020

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

Feb 21, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Feb 21, 2020

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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; 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, and there is probable cause to believe the individual committed another crime.

What's happening now March 10, 2020

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

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