The RIFLE Act of 2024 reforms how the federal government enforces firearms licensing regulations on gun dealers. The bill requires the Attorney General to use a graduated penalty system, starting with notifications and opportunities to fix violations for unintentional infractions, and only pursuing license suspension or revocation for willful violations after giving dealers a reasonable chance to comply. The legislation establishes strict procedural protections for dealers, including detailed notice requirements, mandatory administrative hearings before independent judges, court review rights, and a three-year deadline for enforcement actions. The bill also creates new standards defining "willful" violations to require clear knowledge and deliberate disregard of the law, limits what evidence can prove willfulness, gives dealers ninety days to sell off inventory if their license expires or is revoked, and requires the Attorney General to publish formal inspection and enforcement standards. Additionally, the law restricts how the government can share information about firearm purchasers with non-law enforcement agencies.
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