Preventing Unjust Red Flag Laws Act of 2023
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What This Bill Does
This bill stops the federal government from spending money to create or enforce red flag laws. It also prevents federal money from going to states, local governments, tribes or territories that want to enforce red flag laws.
Who It Affects
Federal departments and agencies that receive funding, and state, local, tribal and territorial government departments and agencies that might receive federal assistance.
Key Provisions
* No federal funds can be used to implement or enforce federal red flag laws (Sec. 2(a)(1))
* No federal funds can be used to provide assistance to states, local, tribal or territorial governments for implementing or enforcing red flag laws (Sec. 2(a)(2))
What Changes
If this bill becomes law, federal agencies cannot spend any money on red flag laws or help other governments spend money on them.
Important Definitions
Red flag law: A temporary court order based on risk assessment that removes someone's firearm without due process (a procedure required before the government takes action against a person) (Sec. 2(b))
Effective Date
Not specified in bill text
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