Washington Proposed legislation for CPL BGC exemption

[WALawyer]

I recall a thread somewhere about proposed legislation in WA that would exempt CPL holders from background checks during a purchase. I have been searching for a while and can't seem to locate the thread or the bill number. Can anyone lend a hand?

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[UserNameInUse]

I think you are referring to the Koster amendment to SB5552, Firearms Sales and Transfers. As I recall the amendment was blocked by the Democrats in committee.

 

[WALawyer]

No, that only applies to exempt CPL holders in the context of a private sale. I could swear there was also a bill or amendment introduced that would exempt CPL holders from all sales.

 

[flydipper]

You might be thinking of one of the proposed changes to I-594 that was struck from the revised bill that goes into effect this month.

 

[Slobray]

I recall a thread somewhere about proposed legislation in WA that would exempt CPL holders from background checks during a purchase. I have been searching for a while and can't seem to locate the thread or the bill number. Can anyone lend a hand?

I believe that you are looking for HB 1725-

http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2017-18/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/1725.pdf



Ray