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Mandatory Suicide Prevention Lifeline Labels on Firearms and Packaging.

New rules require all firearms sold or their packaging to carry a label with the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number. This aims to increase awareness and access to help for individuals in crisis, potentially reducing suicides involving firearms. These changes will take effect in two years.
Key points
All newly sold firearms must have a label with the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number.
The label must be clear, conspicuous on the firearm or packaging, and written in both English and Spanish.
Violations of these rules will be penalized, similar to other product safety violations.
The regulations will come into effect two years after their enactment.
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Additional Information
Gun Suicide Prevention Act
Print number: HR 5467
Sponsor: Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]
Process start date: 2023-09-14