HR 4568 116th Congress House Crime and Law Enforcement Firearms and explosives

Responsible Body Armor Possession Act

Introduced: September 27, 2019 Introduced by: Meng, Grace Democratic · New York See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps

Introduced

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Passed House

Passed Senate

To President

Became law

Oct 28, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Sep 27, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sep 27, 2019

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1222-1223)

Sep 27, 2019

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Responsible Body Armor Possession Act

This bill prohibits the purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians. Enhanced body armor refers to body armor, including a helmet or shield, the ballistic resistance of which meets or exceeds the ballistic performance of Type III armor, determined using the National Institute of Justice standard.

The bill provides exceptions for (1) the purchase, ownership, or possession by or under the authority of the United States or any state or political subdivision; (2) qualified law enforcement officers; and (3) enhanced body armor that was lawfully possessed before the effective date of the bill.

A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to 10 years, or both.

What's happening now October 28, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

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