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Firearm ban for adults with juvenile felony offenses.

This bill aims to prevent adults who, as juveniles (aged 15-18), committed acts that would have been felonies if committed by an adult, from acquiring and possessing firearms. This means individuals with such a history will be legally prohibited from buying or owning guns, impacting public safety.
Key points
New rules expand the list of individuals prohibited from possessing firearms to include adults with serious juvenile criminal records.
Individuals who, as juveniles (15-18 years old), committed acts that would be felonies for adults, will be banned from acquiring and possessing firearms upon reaching adulthood.
The goal is to enhance public safety by restricting gun access for those with a history of serious legal violations, even if they occurred in their youth.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_4191
Sponsor: Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24]
Process start date: 2023-06-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Disarming Felons Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_4191.

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 2023-06-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • New rules expand the list of individuals prohibited from possessing firearms to include adults with serious juvenile criminal records.
  • Individuals who, as juveniles (15-18 years old), committed acts that would be felonies for adults, will be banned from acquiring and possessing firearms upon reaching adulthood.
  • The goal is to enhance public safety by restricting gun access for those with a history of serious legal violations, even if they occurred in their 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. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24].

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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