Revising Definitions of “Adjudicated as a Mental Defective” and “Committed to a Mental Ins
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."
| Agency | Justice Department, Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau |
|---|---|
| Document type | Proposed Rule |
| Published | 2026-05-08 |
| Summary | 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." |
| Document number | 2026-09156 |
| Official record | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/08/2026-09156/revising-definitions-of-adjudicated-as-a-mental-defective-and-committed-to-a-mental-institution |