S. 2016 — Introduced in Senate

II 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2016 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 9, 2015 Mr. Kaine introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to promote the responsible transfer of firearms. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Responsible Transfer of Firearms Act. 2. Universal background checks Section 922(d) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking It shall be unlawful for any person to sell or otherwise dispose of any firearm or ammunition to any person knowing or having reasonable cause to believe that such person and inserting Unless the transferor has taken reasonable steps to determine that the recipient is not legally barred from possessing firearms or ammunition under paragraphs (1) through (9), it shall be unlawful for any person to sell or otherwise dispose of any firearm or ammunition to a person who; (2) in paragraph (5), by striking who,; (3) in paragraph (6), by striking who; and (4) in paragraph (7), by striking who, .