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

This bill proposes to amend Title 18, United States Code. The proposed amendment aims to prohibit civilians from purchasing, owning, or possessing enhanced body armor.

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. The prohibition includes exceptions for entities such as the United States government, state and local governments, and tribal authorities. Covered law enforcement officers and individuals who lawfully possessed enhanced body armor before the enactment of this section are also exempt. The term '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: 5/18/2026 · Introduced: 5/18/2026

Author: Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill prohibits civilians from purchasing, owning, or possessing enhanced body armor, defined as armor with ballistic resistance meeting or exceeding RF1 standards.
Exceptions to the ban are made for the United States government, state and local governments, tribal authorities, and covered law enforcement officers.
Violations of this law can result in fines, imprisonment for up to five years, or both.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 3398(In Committee)Official page

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