Bill > HB1541

This bill establishes a Workgroup to Study Extreme Risk Protective Orders, also known as the Sagar Ghimire Act, which will examine how these orders are currently used in the state and develop policy recommendations to improve their application. Extreme Risk Protective Orders (ERPOs) are legal tools that allow courts to temporarily remove firearms from individuals deemed a danger to themselves or others. The workgroup will be comprised of representatives from key state agencies, including the Departments of Health and the Attorney General's office, as well as law enforcement leaders and a mental health services expert appointed by the Governor. The Secretary of Health will chair the workgroup, and the Department of Health will provide staff support. While members will not receive compensation, they are eligible for expense reimbursement. The workgroup is mandated to submit its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly by May 1, 2027. This Act will take effect on June 1, 2026, and will remain in effect for two years and one month, automatically expiring on June 30, 2028.

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