Proposed Rule2026-091562026-05-08

Revising Definitions of “Adjudicated as a Mental Defective” and “Committed to a Mental Institution”

Justice Department, Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau

Abstract

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives ("ATF") proposes amending Department of Justice ("Department") regulations to update the definitions of "adjudicated as a mental defective" and "committed to a mental institution."

Action & Dates

Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking.
Dates: Comments must be submitted in writing, and must be submitted on or before (or, if mailed, must be postmarked on or before) August 6, 2026. Commenters should be aware that the federal e-rulemaking portal comment system will not accept comments after midnight Eastern Time on the last day of the comment period.

CFR References

27 CFR Part 478

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Revising Definitions of “Adjudicated as a Mental Defective” and “Committed to a Mental Institution”

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