2020 Senate Bill 1059

Revise pistol purchase permit details

Introduced in the Senate

Aug. 15, 2020

Introduced by Sen. Pete Lucido (R-8)

To require local police or sheriffs who issue a pistol purchase permit to an individual to give an applicant a receipt for the permit application. These permits are no longer required for pistol purchases where a federal “instant background check” is run.

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

Sept. 9, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

Dec. 2, 2020

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.