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.
The Disarm Hate Act would prohibit people convicted of misdemeanor hate crimes from purchasing or possessing firearms. The bill defines a misdemeanor hate crime as an offense involving physical force or threats against someone based on their race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. It would also apply to people who received enhanced sentences for misdemeanors due to hate or bias motivations. The prohibition includes safeguards requiring that convictions involved proper legal representation and trial procedures, and allows for restoration of gun rights if a conviction is expunged, set aside, or pardoned. The bill contains no specific funding provisions or implementation timeline beyond amending existing federal firearms law.
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