COOL OFF Act
- Last Action
- 5/18/2021
Actions
- 2021-05-18Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
- 2021-03-10Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2021-03-10Introduced in House
- 2021-03-10Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2021-03-10 (00)
Choosing Our Own Lives Over Fast Firearms Act or the COOL OFF Act
This bill establishes a three-day waiting period for certain handgun transfers.
Specifically, the bill makes it unlawful for a licensed importer, manufacturer, or dealer to sell or transfer a handgun to an unlicensed individual unless three business days have elapsed since the licensee initiated a background check. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, up to one year in prison, or both.
Additionally, the bill makes it unlawful for an unlicensed individual to receive a handgun from another unlicensed individual unless at least three business days have elapsed since the recipient most recently offered to take possession of the handgun. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, up to five years in prison, or both.
The three-day waiting period does not apply to certain handgun transfers, such as for a loan between spouses for a lawful purpose.
Cosponsors (20)
- EARL BLUMENAUER (D-OR)
- Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE)
- Anthony Brown (D-MD)
- Salud Carbajal (D-CA)
- André Carson (D-IN)
- Ed Case (D-HI)
- Sean Casten (D-IL)
- Kathy Castor (D-FL)
- David Cicilline (D-RI)
- Yvette Clarke (D-NY)
- Steve Cohen (D-TN)
- DANNY DAVIS (D-IL)
- Madeleine Dean (D-PA)
- DIANA DEGETTE (D-CO)
- ROSA DELAURO (D-CT)
- Val Demings (D-FL)
- Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA)
- Theodore Deutch (D-FL)
- LLOYD DOGGETT (D-TX)
- Veronica Escobar (D-TX)
Subjects
- Firearms and explosives
Sourced from Congress.gov (public domain).
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.