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Disarm Hate Act

12/31/2022, 5:27 AM

Congressional Summary of S 2090

Disarm Hate Act

The bill expands the categories of persons who are prohibited from receiving or possessing a firearm.

Specifically, it prohibits firearm sale or transfer to and receipt, possession, shipment, or transport by a person (1) who has been convicted of a misdemeanor hate crime, or (2) who has received an enhanced hate crime misdemeanor sentence.

Current Status of Bill S 2090

Bill S 2090 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 16, 2021. Bill S 2090 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on June 16, 2021.  Bill S 2090's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of June 16, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2090

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
20
Democrat Cosponsors
20
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2090

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact Areas

- Assault and harassment offenses
- Criminal procedure and sentencing
- Firearms and explosives
- Hate crimes
- Violent crime

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2090

A bill to prevent a person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor hate crime, or received an enhanced sentence for a misdemeanor because of hate or bias in its commission, from obtaining a firearm.
Disarm Hate Act
Disarm Hate Act

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