Anyone convicted of a misdemeanor hate crime — or sentenced to a hate-crime enhancement for a misdemeanor involving physical force or threats — would be prohibited from buying, possessing, or transporting firearms under federal law. The restriction mirrors the existing ban on firearm possession by people convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence. It covers crimes motivated by the victim's race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. Convictions that have been expunged, pardoned, or had civil rights restored wouldn't count; FBI data shows roughly 10,000 misdemeanor-level hate crimes reported annually, though many more go unreported.
Congressional Summary
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.
Details
- Congress
- 119th
- Chamber
- Senate
- Status
- summarized
- Action
- Introduced in Senate
- Action Date
- 2025-11-20
- Date Added
- 2026-04-21
- Source
- Congress.gov →
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