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Introduced
09/27/2019
09/27/2019
In Committee
10/28/2019
10/28/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To prohibit the purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians, with exceptions. This bill prohibits the purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians. Enhanced body armor refers to body armor, including a helmet or shield, the ballistic resistance of which meets or exceeds the ballistic performance of Type III armor, determined using the National Institute of Justice standard. The bill provides exceptions for (1) the purchase, ownership, or possession by or under the authority of the United States or any state or political subdivision; (2) qualified law enforcement officers; and (3) enhanced body armor that was lawfully possessed before the effective date of the bill. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to 10 years, or both.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the purchase, ownership, or possession of "enhanced body armor" by civilians, with some exceptions. Enhanced body armor refers to body armor, including helmets or shields, that meets or exceeds the ballistic performance of Type III armor as determined by the National Institute of Justice. The exceptions allow for the purchase, ownership, or possession of such armor by the U.S. government, state/local governments, qualified law enforcement officers, and those who lawfully possessed the armor before the bill's effective date. Violations of this ban can result in fines, up to 10 years in prison, or both.
Committee Categories
Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (11)
Grace Meng (D)*,
Julia Brownley (D),
André Carson (D),
Eliot Engel (D),
Alcee Hastings (D),
Sheila Jackson-Lee (D),
Hank Johnson (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Mike Quigley (D),
Albio Sires (D),
Nydia Velázquez (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (on 10/28/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/4568/all-info | 09/28/2019 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr4568/BILLS-116hr4568ih.pdf | 10/05/2019 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr4568/BILLS-116hr4568ih.pdf.pdf | 10/05/2019 |
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