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Expanding gun-free zones and banning "ghost guns"

This bill aims to enhance safety around schools and educational facilities by expanding gun-free zones. Additionally, it prohibits the possession and transfer of "ghost guns," which are firearms without serial numbers, making them harder to trace and use illegally.
Key points
Gun-free zones around schools and early childhood education programs will be expanded from approximately 1,000 feet to 5,000 feet.
A complete ban on the possession and transfer of "ghost guns" – firearms lacking a unique serial number, including parts intended for assembly – will be implemented.
These changes are intended to increase public safety, especially in areas related to the education of children and youth.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_3931
Sponsor: Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15]
Process start date: 2023-06-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Angellyh Yambo Gun Free Zone Expansion Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_3931.

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 2023-06-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Gun-free zones around schools and early childhood education programs will be expanded from approximately 1,000 feet to 5,000 feet.
  • A complete ban on the possession and transfer of "ghost guns" – firearms lacking a unique serial number, including parts intended for assembly – will be implemented.
  • These changes are intended to increase public safety, especially in areas related to the education of children and youth.
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. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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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Security Courts and Law Education