Aaron Salter, Jr., Responsible Body Armor Possession Act
119-HR-3398119th CongressIntroduced May 14, 2025Crime and Law Enforcement
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor
Rep. Kennedy, Timothy M. [D-NY-26](D-NY-26)28 cosponsors
Summary
Aaron Salter, Jr., Responsible Body Armor Possession Act
This bill prohibits under federal law the purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians. The term enhanced body armor means body armor, including a helmet or shield, with a ballistic resistance that meets or exceeds the ballistic performance standard of RF1 armor, as determined using the National Institute of Justice standard in effect at the time the person purchases, owns, or possesses the armor.
Violations are subject to a fine, imprisonment of up to five years, or both.
The bill's prohibition does not apply to enhanced body armor that was lawfully possessed before the bill's effective date.
Actions (3)
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 14, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
May 14, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
May 14, 2025Library of Congress