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Raise the Age Act of 2023
3/14/2024, 4:05 AM
Summary of Bill HR 2870
The bill aims to address concerns about the treatment of young adults in the criminal justice system, particularly in regards to their brain development and maturity levels. By raising the age at which individuals can be tried as adults, the bill seeks to provide young adults with more opportunities for rehabilitation and support, rather than being subjected to harsh punishments that may not be appropriate for their age group.
If passed, the Raise the Age Act of 2023 would have significant implications for the way young adults are treated within the criminal justice system. It would likely lead to changes in sentencing guidelines, as well as increased access to programs and services aimed at helping young adults reintegrate into society. Overall, the Raise the Age Act of 2023 is a piece of legislation that seeks to address concerns about the treatment of young adults in the criminal justice system and provide them with more opportunities for rehabilitation and support. It is currently being considered by the US Congress and has the potential to have a significant impact on the way young adults are treated within the criminal justice system.
Congressional Summary of HR 2870
Raise the Age Act of 2023
This bill establishes new restrictions on the sale or transfer of certain semiautomatic firearms to individuals under 21 years of age.
Specifically, this bill makes it unlawful for a licensed gun dealer, importer, manufacturer, or collector to sell or deliver a semiautomatic center-fire rifle or semiautomatic center-fire shotgun that has (or has the capacity to accept) an ammunition feeding device with a capacity of more than five rounds to an individual who the licensee knows or has reasonable cause to believe is under age 21.
The prohibition does not apply if the individual under age 21 is a full-time law enforcement officer or active-duty member of the Armed Forces.
The bill also requires the Federal Bureau of Investigation to report on the operation of its public access line, including a description of information sharing protocols and recommendations for improving such protocols.
