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S. 1283: Innovate to De-Escalate Modernization Act

A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.

Overview

Congress119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026)
TypeSenate bill (S.)
Originating chamberSenate
Introduced2025-04-03
SponsorSen. Hagerty, Bill [R-TN]
Policy areaCrime and Law Enforcement
Cosponsors13
Latest action2025-04-03 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Last updated2026-06-24

Summary

Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-04-03):

Innovate to De-Escalate Modernization Act

This bill removes less-than-lethal projectile devices (e.g., certain TASERs) from regulation under the Gun Control Act.

The term less-than-lethal projectile device means a device that (1) is not designed or intended to expel (and may not be readily converted to discharge) commonly used ammunition or projectiles exceeding a velocity of 500 feet per second; (2) is designed and intended to be used in a manner not likely to cause death or serious bodily injury; and (3) does not accept (and cannot be readily modified to accept) an ammunition feeding device.

The bill also requires the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to determine whether a device satisfies the definition of a less-than-lethal projectile device within 90 days of a request.

Cosponsors (13)

NameParty / state
Ruben Gallego D AZ (original cosponsor) 2025-04-03
Cynthia M. Lummis R WY 2025-06-24
Kevin Cramer R ND 2025-06-24
Mike Lee R UT 2025-10-16
Ashley Moody R FL 2025-12-08
James C. Justice R WV 2026-02-04
Thom Tillis R NC 2026-03-17
Shelley Moore Capito R WV 2026-03-24
Tom Cotton R AR 2026-03-25
Eric Schmitt R MO 2026-04-16
Tommy Tuberville R AL 2026-04-21
Mike Crapo R ID 2026-04-22
Marsha Blackburn R TN 2026-06-23

Full text & official record

The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 1283 are published by Congress on congress.gov.

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Frequently asked questions

What is S. 1283?

S. 1283 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Innovate to De-Escalate Modernization Act.

Where can I read the full bill text?

The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 1283 are available on congress.gov.

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