AN ACT relating to background checks on the sale or transfer of firearms.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 237 to require background checks for private firearms sales and transfers; amend KRS 237.990 to establish a penalty for violations.

Introduced: January 7, 2026

Last action: January 14, 2026

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This bill would require background checks when firearms are sold or transferred between private individuals in Kentucky, expanding current requirements beyond licensed dealers. It also sets penalties for anyone who violates these rules. Who it may affect: Kentuckians who buy or sell firearms privately, including at gun shows or through personal transactions.

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