Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires the appointment of a Special Counsel for the Prevention of Gun Violence by the Attorney General and advise the Attorney General on all matters relating to the prevention of gun violence.

Highlights:

• Specifies that the Attorney General shall appoint a Special Counsel for the Prevention of Gun Violence, who shall serve at the pleasure of the Attorney General (Sec. 7).

• Specifies that the special council shall (Sec. 8):

• Advise the Attorney General on all matters related to the prevention of gun violence, including, without limitation, the effectiveness of state laws in preventing gun violence, the legal, social, and policy barriers to preventing gun violence, and strategies and policies to prevent gun violence;

• Collaborate with and assist professors and researchers in promoting new and relevant research relating to preventing gun violence and researching, developing, and implementing programs, initiatives, tools, and resources aimed at preventing gun violence; and

• At the request of the Attorney General, provide assistance to other educational campaigns and programs conducted by the Office of the Attorney General relating to the prevention of gun violence, firearm safety, and suicide prevention.

• Specifies that this act becomes effective on July 1, 2025 (Sec. 15).

Vetoed by Governor Joseph Lombardo

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires the appointment of a Special Counsel for the Prevention of Gun Violence by the Attorney General and advise the Attorney General on all matters relating to the prevention of gun violence.

Highlights:

• Specifies that the Attorney General shall appoint a Special Counsel for the Prevention of Gun Violence, who shall serve at the pleasure of the Attorney General (Sec. 7).

• Specifies that the special council shall (Sec. 8):

• Advise the Attorney General on all matters related to the prevention of gun violence, including, without limitation, the effectiveness of state laws in preventing gun violence, the legal, social, and policy barriers to preventing gun violence, and strategies and policies to prevent gun violence;

• Collaborate with and assist professors and researchers in promoting new and relevant research relating to preventing gun violence and researching, developing, and implementing programs, initiatives, tools, and resources aimed at preventing gun violence; and

• At the request of the Attorney General, provide assistance to other educational campaigns and programs conducted by the Office of the Attorney General relating to the prevention of gun violence, firearm safety, and suicide prevention.

• Specifies that this act becomes effective on July 1, 2025 (Sec. 15).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires the appointment of a Special Counsel for the Prevention of Gun Violence by the Attorney General and advise the Attorney General on all matters relating to the prevention of gun violence.

Highlights:

• Specifies that the Attorney General shall appoint a Special Counsel for the Prevention of Gun Violence, who shall serve at the pleasure of the Attorney General (Sec. 7).

• Specifies that the special council shall (Sec. 8):

• Advise the Attorney General on all matters related to the prevention of gun violence, including, without limitation, the effectiveness of state laws in preventing gun violence, the legal, social, and policy barriers to preventing gun violence, and strategies and policies to prevent gun violence;

• Collaborate with and assist professors and researchers in promoting new and relevant research relating to preventing gun violence and researching, developing, and implementing programs, initiatives, tools, and resources aimed at preventing gun violence; and

• At the request of the Attorney General, provide assistance to other educational campaigns and programs conducted by the Office of the Attorney General relating to the prevention of gun violence, firearm safety, and suicide prevention.

• Specifies that this act becomes effective on July 1, 2025 (Sec. 15).

Full Bill Text