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DemocratBill · H.R. 6258· House(119-HR-6258)

Disarm Hate Act

Rep. Escobar
Age: 57 years
Texas
Introduced
11/21/2025
Last activity
11/21/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
Veronica Escobar
Cosponsors
Democrat - 12Republican - 0
Crime and Law Enforcement
  1. Introduced
  2. 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, threatened use of a deadly weapon, or other credible threats motivated by hate or bias regarding race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. The bill amends existing federal law to prohibit the sale, disposition, possession, shipment, or transport of firearms for such individuals. Certain exceptions apply if the person had legal counsel, a jury trial, or had their conviction expunged or pardoned.

Yes· 3 of 10

  • Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns?+7

    The bill establishes new firearm prohibitions for individuals convicted of misdemeanor hate crimes involving force or threats.

  • Would LGBTQ people be better off under this?+5

    The bill specifically includes sexual orientation and gender identity in its hate crime definitions to prevent firearm access for offenders.

  • Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+5

    The bill provides protections by restricting firearms for those committing hate crimes based on disability.

The opposite

  • Does this protect the right to own guns?-6

    The bill restricts the firearm rights of individuals convicted of misdemeanor hate crimes.

  • Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?-2

    The bill limits the impact of pardons and expungements on firearm rights unless they specifically address firearms.