2014 House Bill 5324

Make government firearms ownership databases non-public information

Introduced in the House

Feb. 13, 2014

Introduced by Rep. Nancy Jenkins (R-57)

To establish that a firearms-related court order or disposition entered into the state's Law Enforcement Information Network (LIEN) is not subject to disclosure under the state Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Feb. 27, 2014

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 12, 2014

Amendment offered by Rep. Jim Townsend (D-26)

To add House Bill 4774 to the ones that must pass for this bill to become law. HB 4774 would expand to all gun purchases, including rifles and shotguns, a state pistol purchase “license” mandate that applies to person-to-person sales but not gun store sales.

The amendment failed by voice vote

March 13, 2014

Passed in the House 88 to 21 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 18, 2014

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary