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Harsher Penalties for Armed Career Criminals

This new law imposes stricter prison sentences for individuals who commit firearm offenses and have three or more prior serious felony convictions. Courts will no longer be able to suspend sentences or grant probation to such individuals, aiming to enhance public safety by removing repeat offenders from the streets.
Key points
Minimum prison sentence for armed career criminals is 15 years, maximum is 30 years.
Courts cannot suspend sentences or grant probation for individuals with three or more serious felony convictions for firearm offenses.
A serious felony is defined as an offense punishable by at least 10 years imprisonment, regardless of time actually served.
These changes apply to offenses committed after the law's enactment.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_2250
Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
Process start date: 2025-07-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Restoring the Armed Career Criminal Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_2250.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-07-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Minimum prison sentence for armed career criminals is 15 years, maximum is 30 years.
  • Courts cannot suspend sentences or grant probation for individuals with three or more serious felony convictions for firearm offenses.
  • A serious felony is defined as an offense punishable by at least 10 years imprisonment, regardless of time actually served.
  • These changes apply to offenses committed after the law's enactment.
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 Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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