Children's Firearm Access Prevention Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Aug 3, 2001)
Makes exceptions, such as in cases where: (1) the juvenile was supervised by a person older than 18 years of age and was engaging in hunting, sporting, or another lawful purpose; or (2) the juvenile gained the gun during a time that the juvenile was engaged in an agricultural enterprise.
Sets penalties for violations.
Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to ensure that a copy of the prohibition under this Act appears on the form required to be obtained by a licensed dealer from a prospective transferee of a firearm. Requires each licensed dealer to post the following notice in his or her place of business: "It is unlawful and a violation of the Children's Firearm Access Prevention Act to store, transport, or abandon an uninsured firearm in a place where children are likely to be and can obtain access to the firearm."
What just happenedAug 3, 2001
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8918)
Who’s behind it
- Aug 3, 2001IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8918)
Judiciary Committee - Aug 3, 2001IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8917-8918)
- Aug 3, 2001IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate