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Restricting Gun Access for High-Risk Individuals

This act introduces new rules for selling and possessing firearms. It aims to prevent individuals with a history of violent crimes, drug or alcohol-related offenses, or stalking convictions from accessing guns. These changes could affect who can legally buy or own a firearm, potentially enhancing public safety.
Key points
Individuals convicted of violent crimes within the last 10 years will be prohibited from buying or possessing firearms.
Persons under 25 who committed an offense that would be a violent crime if committed by an adult will also lose gun rights.
The ban extends to individuals with two convictions within 3 years for offenses involving alcohol or controlled substance possession/distribution.
Those convicted of stalking will be unable to acquire or possess firearms.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_882
Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]
Process start date: 2021-02-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Keeping Guns from High-Risk Individuals Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_882.

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 2021-02-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Individuals convicted of violent crimes within the last 10 years will be prohibited from buying or possessing firearms.
  • Persons under 25 who committed an offense that would be a violent crime if committed by an adult will also lose gun rights.
  • The ban extends to individuals with two convictions within 3 years for offenses involving alcohol or controlled substance possession/distribution.
  • Those convicted of stalking will be unable to acquire or possess firearms.
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. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2].

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.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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