To prohibit the purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians, with exceptions.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires ban on purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians. It relies on definition changes, compliance mandates, product standards, and exemptions. The main policy areas are Environmental Groups, Environment, and Criminal Justice.
Who Benefits and How
Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities could face lower compliance burdens and Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties and Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face increased risk.
Key Provisions
- Requires ban on purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires ban on purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians.
Key Policy Areas
Environmental Groups, Environment, Criminal Justice
Primary Purpose
The bill requires ban on purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMs. Meng (for herself, Mr. Higgins of New York, Ms. …
Stakeholder Effects
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Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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