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Disarm Hate Act

12/19/2025, 4:42 PM

Summary of Bill S 3256

The Disarm Hate Act, introduced in the 119th Congress as S. 3256 on November 20, 2025, aims to address issues related to preventing hate crimes involving firearms. The bill appears to focus on measures to restrict access to firearms for individuals identified as potential threats due to hate-related motivations. Specific directives and actions proposed within the bill are not explicitly outlined in the available context. Additional details and provisions can be found in the official PDF version of the bill accessible at the provided link.

Congressional Summary of S 3256

Disarm Hate Act

This 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.

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Current Status of Bill S 3256

Bill S 3256 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 20, 2025. Bill S 3256 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on November 20, 2025.  Bill S 3256's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of November 20, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3256

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3256

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3256

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

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 3256

Ben Ray Lujan
Ben Ray Lujan
New MexicoDemocrat

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