Innovate to De-Escalate Modernization Act

This bill updates federal gun laws to make clear that certain less-than-lethal projectile devices are not treated like firearms. It sets a clear definition for these devices and creates a 90-day timeline for the government to decide if a device fits that definition when asked.

A device qualifies if it can’t fire regular gun ammo, can’t shoot any projectile faster than 500 feet per second, is designed not to cause death or serious injury, and can’t use or be easily changed to use common firearm magazines or pistol-grip loaders. If someone sends a device to the Attorney General and asks for a decision, the Attorney General must decide within 90 days.

Key points

• Who is affected: Makers and users of less-than-lethal projectile devices; federal regulators.
• What changes: These devices are exempt from federal firearm restrictions if they meet the bill’s definition.
• When: If a determination is requested, the Attorney General must respond within 90 days of receiving the device.