Bill > HB2193

This bill creates a legal mechanism called an "extreme risk order of protection" that allows law enforcement to petition a court to temporarily remove firearms from an individual who is deemed to pose an immediate danger to themselves or others. The bill provides a detailed process for issuing both ex parte (emergency) and full orders of protection, which can last up to one year. Under these orders, the respondent must surrender all firearms to local law enforcement, and their concealed carry permit will be revoked. The law enforcement agency must provide notice to family members and conduct a background check before returning any surrendered firearms. If a respondent violates the order, they can be charged with a class A misdemeanor, which escalates to a class E felony for repeat offenders. The bill requires the court to notify the Missouri State Highway Patrol within 48 hours of issuing an order, who must then enter the order into the Missouri Uniform Law Enforcement System (MULES). For respondents under 18, the case is transferred to juvenile court, and a guardian ad litem is appointed to represent the minor's interests. The bill aims to prevent potential gun-related violence by providing a legal mechanism for temporary firearm removal based on evidence of risk.