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Firearm Data Protection: New Penalties for Unauthorized Disclosures

This act introduces new rules for protecting firearm data collected by federal agencies. It aims to prevent unauthorized disclosure of this information by imposing financial penalties on state and local entities and allowing citizens to seek damages in court for such disclosures. These changes may affect how firearm information is shared and protected.
Key points
Disclosure of firearm data from the federal database will be prohibited, aiming to increase privacy for gun owners.
State and local entities that unlawfully disclose this data may face fines up to $25,000 and lose access to protected information for one year.
Individuals or businesses with firearm licenses whose data is unlawfully disclosed will be able to sue government agencies or local entities for damages, including triple the amount of losses or $25,000 per disclosure, plus court costs.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_1698
Sponsor: Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3]
Process start date: 2025-02-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Law Enforcement Protection and Privacy Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_1698.

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 2025-02-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Disclosure of firearm data from the federal database will be prohibited, aiming to increase privacy for gun owners.
  • State and local entities that unlawfully disclose this data may face fines up to $25,000 and lose access to protected information for one year.
  • Individuals or businesses with firearm licenses whose data is unlawfully disclosed will be able to sue government agencies or local entities for damages, including triple the amount of losses or $25,000 per disclosure, plus court costs.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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