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US SB3256
Bill
AI Summary
- Prohibits individuals convicted of misdemeanor hate crimes from purchasing, possessing, shipping, or transporting firearms under federal law
- Defines "misdemeanor hate crime" as offenses motivated by hate or bias based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability that involve physical force, threatened use of a deadly weapon, or credible threats to physical safety
- Extends firearm prohibition to individuals who received enhanced sentences for misdemeanors due to hate or bias motivation, even if the underlying offense was not classified as a hate crime
- Requires that convictions triggering the prohibition must have afforded the defendant either legal representation or a knowing waiver of counsel, and jury trial rights where applicable
- Exempts convictions that have been expunged, set aside, or pardoned, unless the expungement or pardon expressly prohibits firearm possession
Legislative Description
Disarm Hate Act
Crime and law enforcement
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
11/20/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary11/20/2025
Full Bill Text
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