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Vermont House approves ban on unserialized 'ghost' guns with new serialization requirements
Summary
The House passed S.209 on April 24, 2024, adding penalties and serialization requirements for unserialized firearms and frames; the bill includes exemptions for authorized government personnel at polling places, directs a report process for municipal policies, and leaves enforcement primarily to criminal investigations.
The Vermont House on April 24 passed Senate Bill 209, an act aimed at prohibiting unserialized firearms and unserialized firearm frames and receivers and requiring serialization in specified circumstances. The measure, as amended on the floor, adds narrow exemptions for government employees performing official duties at polling places and tasks the Secretary of State’s office with a report on municipal policies related to firearms in municipal buildings.
Supporters said the bill helps law enforcement investigate crimes and closes gaps created by firearms built without serial numbers, often called "ghost guns." "It is absurd that someone could bypass these laws simply by placing an order through the mail or by owning a 3 d printer," said a Representative from Rutland City during floor debate, arguing serialization…
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