What does Preamble of Gun Suicide Prevention Act of 2025 do?

This bill aims to prohibit the sale of a firearm unless it or its packaging includes the number of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The bill's stated purpose is to provide access to suicide prevention resources for individuals purchasing firearms.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Gun Suicide Prevention Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Gun Suicide Prevention Act of 2025.

What does LABELING REQUIREMENT. of Gun Suicide Prevention Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes a labeling requirement for firearms, despite their exclusion from the definition of 'consumer product' under the Consumer Product Safety Act. Manufacturers and retailers are prohibited from selling firearms that do not meet the requirements of subsection (b). Firearms must have a label in both English and Spanish, including the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number (988) and a yellow triangle with an exclamation mark. Violations of the prohibition are treated as violations of section 19(a) of the Consumer Product Safety Act and are subject to penalties outlined in sections 20 and 21 of that Act. The term 'retailer' includes a dealer as defined in section 921(a) of title 18, United States Code. This section will take effect two years after the date of the Act's enactment.

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Gun Suicide Prevention Act of 2025

Last updated: 9/11/2025 · Introduced: 9/11/2025

Author: Julia Brownley (D-CA)

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This bill mandates that all firearms and their packaging display the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number (988) and a warning symbol in both English and Spanish.
Firearms manufacturers and retailers are prohibited from selling firearms that do not comply with this labeling requirement.
Violations of this labeling requirement will be penalized under the Consumer Product Safety Act.

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