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Introduced
05/11/2023
05/11/2023
In Committee
05/11/2023
05/11/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To prohibit the purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians, with exceptions.
AI Summary
This bill, the Aaron Salter, Jr., Responsible Body Armor Possession Act, would prohibit civilians from purchasing, owning, or possessing "enhanced body armor" - defined as armor with ballistic resistance meeting or exceeding Type III armor standards. The ban has exceptions for the U.S. government, state governments, law enforcement officers, and those who lawfully possessed such armor before the law takes effect. Violations of the ban would be punishable by fines, up to 10 years in prison, or both.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (10)
Grace Meng (D)*,
Adriano Espaillat (D),
Brian Higgins (D),
Hank Johnson (D),
Timothy Kennedy (D),
Joe Morelle (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Donald Payne (D),
Jamie Raskin (D),
Nydia Velázquez (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 05/11/2023)
Bill Topics
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
- ‐ Firearms and Gun Control
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/3247/all-info | 05/12/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr3247/BILLS-118hr3247ih.pdf | 05/25/2023 |
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