What does Preamble of Aaron Salter, Jr., Responsible Body Armor Possession Act do?

This bill aims to prohibit civilians from purchasing, owning, or possessing enhanced body armor. The bill includes exceptions to this prohibition (though the specifics are not detailed in this section).

What does SHORT TITLE. of Aaron Salter, Jr., Responsible Body Armor Possession Act do?

This Act is formally titled the Aaron Salter, Jr., Responsible Body Armor Possession Act.

What does BAN ON PURCHASE, OWNERSHIP, OR POSSESSION OF ENHANCED BODY of Aaron Salter, Jr., Responsible Body Armor Possession Act do?

This section amends Title 18, United States Code, to prohibit civilians from purchasing, owning, or possessing enhanced body armor. Exceptions to the ban apply to entities including the United States government, state and local governments, Native American tribes, covered law enforcement officers, and individuals who lawfully possessed the armor before the section's effective date. The term 'covered law enforcement officer' is defined to include the meaning of 'qualified law enforcement officer' and 'qualified retired law enforcement officer' as defined in sections 926B and 926C, and also includes corrections officers. “Enhanced body armor” is defined as body armor with ballistic resistance meeting or exceeding RF1 armor standards. Violations of the new section 935 can result in fines, imprisonment for up to 5 years, or both.

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Aaron Salter, Jr., Responsible Body Armor Possession Act

Last updated: 5/14/2025 · Introduced: 5/14/2025

Author: Timothy Kennedy (D-NY)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill prohibits civilians from purchasing, owning, or possessing body armor that meets or exceeds RF1 ballistic resistance standards.
Exceptions to the ban are made for government entities, law enforcement officers (including corrections officers), and individuals who legally owned the armor prior to the law's enactment.
Violations of the ban may result in fines, imprisonment of up to five years, or both.

119th Congressin committeeS. 4553(In Committee)Official page

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