This bill would prohibit civilians from purchasing, owning, or possessing enhanced body armor, which is defined as body armor with ballistic protection equivalent to military-grade Type III armor or higher. The ban would apply to most Americans, though it includes exceptions for federal and state government agencies, law enforcement officers, corrections officers, and people who legally possessed such armor before the law takes effect. Civilians who violate the law could face up to 10 years in prison and fines. The bill was introduced in May 2024 and refers to Aaron Salter Jr., a police officer killed in 2021, though the legislation text does not specify any funding or implementation timeline.
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