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Innovate to De-Escalate Modernization Act
5/2/2025, 3:10 PM
Summary of Bill S 1283
Bill 119 s 1283, also known as the Modernizing Firearms Laws Act, aims to update federal firearms laws to reflect advancements in technology and the use of less-than-lethal weapons. The bill seeks to address the changing landscape of firearms and ensure that regulations are up to date with current developments.
One key aspect of the bill is the inclusion of provisions for regulating new technologies in firearms, such as smart guns and other innovative devices. These provisions aim to ensure that these new technologies are safe and reliable, while also preventing misuse or unauthorized access.
Additionally, the bill addresses the use of less-than-lethal weapons, such as tasers and pepper spray, by establishing guidelines for their use and regulation. This is intended to promote the responsible use of these weapons and prevent unnecessary harm or misuse. Overall, the Modernizing Firearms Laws Act seeks to modernize federal firearms laws in order to keep pace with advancements in technology and ensure the safety and security of the public. It aims to strike a balance between innovation and regulation, while also promoting responsible gun ownership and use.
One key aspect of the bill is the inclusion of provisions for regulating new technologies in firearms, such as smart guns and other innovative devices. These provisions aim to ensure that these new technologies are safe and reliable, while also preventing misuse or unauthorized access.
Additionally, the bill addresses the use of less-than-lethal weapons, such as tasers and pepper spray, by establishing guidelines for their use and regulation. This is intended to promote the responsible use of these weapons and prevent unnecessary harm or misuse. Overall, the Modernizing Firearms Laws Act seeks to modernize federal firearms laws in order to keep pace with advancements in technology and ensure the safety and security of the public. It aims to strike a balance between innovation and regulation, while also promoting responsible gun ownership and use.
Congressional Summary of S 1283
Innovate to De-Escalate Modernization Act
This bill removes less-than-lethal projectile devices (e.g., certain TASERs) from regulation under the Gun Control Act.
The term less-than-lethal projectile device means a device that (1) is not designed or intended to expel (and may not be readily converted to discharge) commonly used ammunition or projectiles exceeding a velocity of 500 feet per second; (2) is designed and intended to be used in a manner not likely to cause death or serious bodily injury; and (3) does not accept (and cannot be readily modified to accept) an ammunition feeding device.
The bill also requires the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to determine whether a device satisfies the definition of a less-than-lethal projectile device within 90 days of a request.
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Current Status of Bill S 1283
Bill S 1283 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 3, 2025. Bill S 1283 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on April 3, 2025. Bill S 1283's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of April 3, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1283
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1283
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 1283
A bill to modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes.
A bill to modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1283
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