This bill mandates that State and local law enforcement agencies report specific data regarding applications for permits to carry handguns and firearm purchaser identification cards to the Attorney General. The required data includes the date of application submission, the county and municipality of submission, the applicant's year of birth, race, ethnicity, and gender identity, the approval or denial status of the application, the date of that decision, and the reason for any denial. The Attorney General is tasked with compiling this data, which must be submitted starting from June 23, 2022, and issuing an initial report followed by monthly reports, all of which will be made publicly available on the Attorney General's website.

The bill is a response to recent Supreme Court rulings that affect how states can regulate firearm licensing, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability in the permitting process. It highlights concerns about potential disparities in licensing outcomes based on race and other demographic factors, urging the government to investigate any significant differences in approval rates among various groups. The legislation aims to ensure fair treatment under the law, particularly in light of findings that subjective standards in licensing may disproportionately affect applicants from marginalized communities.