The Vermont Legislature has given final approval to a bill that would help keep firearms out of hospitals and give law enforcement up to 30 days to extend the maximum background check waiting period to purchase firearms.
On Friday the Vermont Senate gave final approval to the measure.
The bill also clarifies that a judge has the authority to order a defendant to relinquish their firearms while an emergency relief from abuse order is in effect.
A spokesman for Republican Gov. Phil Scott says the governor is not opposed to closing the so-called “Charleston Loophole,” but doesn't think Vermont needs additional gun laws.
Scott will decide whether to support the bill after he receives it officially from lawmakers.
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