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This bill creates the "Firearm Violence Prevention Act," which establishes a legal mechanism for obtaining extreme risk protection orders (ERPOs) to temporarily remove firearms from individuals deemed to pose a significant risk of causing personal injury to themselves or others. The bill allows family members, household members, or law enforcement to petition a court for a temporary or long-term order preventing a person from possessing firearms. To obtain an order, petitioners must provide evidence demonstrating the respondent's potential danger, which can include recent threats of violence, mental health issues, domestic violence history, substance abuse, or recent firearm acquisitions. If granted, the order requires the respondent to surrender all firearms and concealed carry permits, with penalties for non-compliance. The temporary order can last up to seven days, while a full ERPO can be issued for up to 182 days and potentially renewed. The law includes provisions for serving the order, conducting hearings, and entering the order into law enforcement databases. The bill aims to provide a preventative legal tool to reduce potential gun-related violence by temporarily removing firearms from individuals who may pose a risk to themselves or others.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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