BILL · 2013–14 SESSION

SB 5711: Firearms/background checks

Requiring universal background checks for firearms transfers.

Summary

Broadens the requirement for a background check to apply to all firearms sales in the state.

From the Bill Digest (SB 5711), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to requiring universal background checks for firearms transfers;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

SB 5711 (2025–26) Self-service storage/tax · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5711 (2023–24) College grant eligibility · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 5711 (2021–22) Private prison contracting · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5711 (2019–20) Child care provider ed equiv · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5711 (2017–18) Telecommunications services · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5711 (2015–16) Spirits sales tax reduction · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5711 (2011–12) Beer sales/specialty shops · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5711 (2009–10) Live performance of Taps · Did not pass · died in committee