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SB 908 seeks to regulate private firearm transfers by requiring background checks through licensed firearms dealers. The bill mandates that any private sale or transfer of a firearm must involve a background check unless the transfer occurs between close family members or is part of an inheritance. It establishes criminal penalties for non-compliance and requires licensed dealers to report individuals who fail background checks to law enforcement authorities. The bill also introduces reporting requirements for lost or stolen firearms, making failure to report within ten days a criminal offense. Additionally, it amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to include firearm possession restrictions in court admonishments for individuals convicted of certain offenses and enhances law enforcement coordination to enforce these provisions.
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