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This bill permits licensed firearm importers, manufacturers, and dealers to notify local law enforcement officers about firearm transfers using electronic methods instead of requiring traditional registered mail. Currently, federal law requires these notifications to be sent by registered or certified mail with return receipt requested, but this legislation adds an option for "verified electronic notification" sent to an email address or other digital communication method that the chief law enforcement officer voluntarily designates. The bill defines verified electronic notification as a digital communication that includes a method for confirming both that the message was received and which electronic address it was sent to, ensuring accountability similar to the current mail-based system. This change affects licensed firearm dealers and local law enforcement agencies across the country by modernizing notification procedures while maintaining verification requirements. The bill contains no new funding provisions or specific implementation timelines beyond requiring the Attorney General to prescribe the form for these notifications.

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