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This bill establishes a comprehensive framework for extreme risk protection orders (ERPOs) in Tennessee, which are legal mechanisms designed to temporarily remove firearms from individuals deemed to pose a significant danger to themselves or others. The bill allows law enforcement officers or relatives to petition a court for an ERPO, which can be issued for up to 12 months if the court finds clear and convincing evidence that the respondent poses a risk. The order requires the respondent to surrender all firearms and ammunition and prohibits them from purchasing or possessing firearms during the order's duration. The bill also creates new requirements for firearm storage, mandating that firearms must be kept in a locked, unloaded container separate from ammunition when not under the owner's direct control. Additionally, the legislation introduces a 15-business-day waiting period for firearm purchases and provides detailed procedures for obtaining, serving, extending, and potentially vacating these protection orders. The bill includes extensive provisions for notifying relevant parties, conducting hearings, and managing surrendered firearms, with criminal penalties for violating the order. The new law is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and aims to prevent potential gun-related violence by providing a legal tool for preemptive intervention.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1350&ga=114