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Ban on Civilian Possession of Enhanced Body Armor

This bill proposes to prohibit civilians from purchasing, owning, or possessing enhanced body armor. This means ordinary citizens will no longer be able to legally acquire or possess such equipment. Exceptions are made for law enforcement and for armor lawfully possessed before the bill's effective date.
Key points
Civilians will be prohibited from purchasing or possessing enhanced body armor.
The ban applies to armor with high ballistic resistance (Type III or higher).
Law enforcement officers (police, military, corrections) are exempt from the ban.
Individuals who lawfully possessed such armor before the law takes effect may keep it.
Violating the ban can result in fines or up to 10 years in prison.
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Print number: 117_HR_8147
Sponsor: Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]
Process start date: 2022-06-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Aaron Salter, Jr., Responsible Body Armor Possession Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8147.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-06-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Civilians will be prohibited from purchasing or possessing enhanced body armor.
  • The ban applies to armor with high ballistic resistance (Type III or higher).
  • Law enforcement officers (police, military, corrections) are exempt from the ban.
  • Individuals who lawfully possessed such armor before the law takes effect may keep it.
  • Violating the ban can result in fines or up to 10 years in prison.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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