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Introduced
01/18/2023
01/18/2023
In Committee
03/03/2023
03/03/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023
05/29/2023
Introduced Session
88th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to create "extreme risk protective orders" in Texas, which would allow certain individuals to petition a court to temporarily prohibit a person from possessing firearms if the court finds the person poses an immediate danger due to a serious mental illness. The bill sets out the process for obtaining these orders, including requirements for the application, confidentiality of medical information, and the issuance and duration of the orders. It also creates criminal penalties for making false reports related to these orders and makes changes to state law regarding the sale and possession of firearms by persons subject to these orders.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Community Safety, Select (on 03/03/2023)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ Mental Illness, Mental Retardation, and Deinstitutionalization
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
- ‐ Firearms and Gun Control
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB1398 | 01/18/2023 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB01398I.htm | 01/18/2023 |
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