SB2381: National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Data Integrity Act of 2023
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
A bill to require the search and retention of certain records with respect to conducting criminal background checks, and for other purposes.
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This bill requires federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to search and keep certain criminal records when conducting background checks for gun purchases. The National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) is the database used to screen gun buyers for criminal histories and other disqualifying factors. The bill aims to ensure that relevant records are consistently included in background checks. Currently, the bill has been introduced in Congress but has not advanced beyond that initial stage.
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Sponsors
Dianne Feinstein
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (6)
Richard Blumenthal
Cory Booker
Robert Menendez
Christopher Murphy
Alex Padilla