A Democratic bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Disarm Hate Act" aims to prevent individuals from obtaining firearms if they have been convicted of a misdemeanor hate crime or received an enhanced sentence for a misdemeanor due to hate or bias. It defines a misdemeanor hate crime as an offense involving physical force, a deadly weapon threat, or a credible threat to physical safety motivated by hate or bias regarding race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. The law also applies to those receiving enhanced sentences based on judicial findings of hate-motivated conduct. These prohibitions apply across Federal, State, and Tribal laws. The Act amends existing federal laws regarding the sale, shipment, and possession of firearms.
Yes· 3 of 11
- Scored +5
Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns?
The bill expands firearm prohibitions to include individuals convicted of misdemeanor hate crimes involving physical force or threats.
- Scored +2
Would Black Americans be better off under this?
The bill provides a deterrent against hate crimes targeting racial identity by restricting firearm access for offenders.
- Scored +2
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?
The bill provides a deterrent against hate crimes targeting national origin or race through firearm restrictions.
The opposite
- Scored -4
Does this protect the right to own guns?
The bill restricts the right to possess or receive firearms for individuals convicted of misdemeanor hate crimes.
- Scored -2
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?
The bill maintains firearm prohibitions even if a conviction has been expunged or a pardon has been issued, unless specific language is included.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
-
Prevention of firearm access for hate-motivated offenders: The bill prevents people convicted of misdemeanor hate crimes involving physical force or threats from obtaining firearms (Section 2(a)).
-
Targeted restrictions based on specific motivations: The act targets offenses motivated by hate or bias related to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability (Section 2(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
-
Loss of firearm rights for those without legal representation: The restrictions apply unless the person was represented by counsel or knowingly and intelligently waived that right (Section 2(a)).
-
Loss of firearm rights for those without a jury trial: The restrictions apply even if the person did not have a jury trial, unless they knowingly and intelligently waived that right through a guilty plea or otherwise (Section 2(a)).
-
Continued firearm prohibition despite expungement or pardon: Even if a conviction is expunged, set aside, or a person is pardoned, the firearm prohibition remains if the legal document does not expressly state that the person may still ship, transport, possess, or receive firearms (Section 2(a)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The bill provides a deterrent against hate crimes targeting racial identity by restricting firearm access for offenders. Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — The bill provides a deterrent against hate crimes targeting racial or national origin via firearm prohibitions. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The bill provides a deterrent against hate crimes targeting national origin or race through firearm restrictions. Would LGBTQ people be better off under this? — The bill addresses hate crimes motivated by sexual orientation or gender identity by restricting firearm access for offenders. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The bill provides a deterrent against hate crimes motivated by disability through firearm prohibitions. Would women be better off under this? — The bill provides a deterrent against hate crimes motivated by gender through firearm prohibitions for offenders.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns? — The bill expands firearm prohibitions to include individuals convicted of misdemeanor hate crimes involving physical force or threats. Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The bill addresses hate crimes motivated by disability by prohibiting firearm access for those convicted of such offenses. Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated? — The bill targets hate crimes motivated by gender, providing a layer of protection for those targeted by such bias. Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people? — The bill protects individuals by restricting firearm access for those who commit hate crimes motivated by sexual orientation or gender identity. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill adds protections for individuals targeted by hate crimes motivated by race or national origin through firearm prohibitions for offenders. Does this protect the right to own guns? — The bill restricts the right to possess or receive firearms for individuals convicted of misdemeanor hate crimes.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts? — The bill maintains firearm prohibitions even if a conviction has been expunged or a pardon has been issued, unless specific language is included.
- 4/22/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/20/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in Senate
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Kirsten GillibrandDemocrat · New York