HB97
Precious metals dealers; permit requirements.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Jan. 23, 2026
House: Assigned HGL sub: Professions/Occupations and Administrative Process
Chief Patron:
Jason Ballard (R)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Professions and occupations; precious metals dealers; permit requirements.
Eliminates the requirement that an applicant for a precious metals dealer permit submit fingerprints to the chief law-enforcement officer of the appropriate jurisdiction as part of the application process. The bill instead requires the chief law-enforcement officer to issue a permit to an applicant after confirming via a fingerprint-based or ... (More) computerized criminal background check that such applicant has not been convicted of a felony or crime of moral turpitude within seven years prior to the date of application. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/02/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101124D
- 01/02/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on General Laws
- 01/23/2026 - House: Assigned HGL sub: Professions/Occupations and Administrative Process
