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Introduced
10/04/2017
10/04/2017
In Committee
10/12/2017
10/12/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/10/2018
03/10/2018
Introduced Session
2018 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Authorizes risk protection orders to prevent persons who are at high risk of harming themselves or others from accessing firearms.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the creation of "risk protection orders" that allow family members, household members, and law enforcement to petition a court to temporarily prevent individuals who are deemed to pose a significant danger of harming themselves or others from accessing firearms. The bill lays out the process for obtaining these orders, including ex parte (emergency) orders, and the requirements for surrendering and returning firearms. The bill also imposes penalties for violating the orders and provides immunity from liability for those reporting or investigating potential risks. Overall, the bill aims to reduce gun violence and injuries while respecting constitutional rights.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (19)
Lori Berman (D)*,
Joseph Abruzzo (D),
Robert Asencio (D),
Kamia Brown (D),
John Cortes (D),
Nicholas Duran (D),
Katie Edwards-Walpole (D),
Joseph Geller (D),
Evan Jenne (D),
Christopher Latvala (R),
Larry Lee (D),
Amy Mercado (D),
Wengay Newton (D),
David Richardson (D),
Emily Slosberg-King (D),
Carlos Smith (D),
Richard Stark (D),
Barbara Watson (D),
Clovis Watson (D),
Last Action
Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee (on 03/10/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/231 |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/231/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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