S 4553 United States Senate · 119th Congress

Aaron Salter, Jr., Responsible Body Armor Possession Act

This bill, known as the Aaron Salter, Jr., Responsible Body Armor Possession Act, prohibits civilians from buying, owning, or possessing enhanced body armor. The law defines enhanced body armor as protective gear that meets or exceeds the ballistic resistance of RF1 armor, which includes certain helmets and shields. Exceptions are made for law enforcement officers, government agencies, and individuals who already legally owned such armor before the law takes effect. Violating this ban could result in a fine, up to five years in prison, or both penalties.
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Introduced May 18, 2026 Last action May 18, 2026
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May 18, 2026
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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May 18, 2026
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Kirsten E. Gillibrand
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