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Introduced
10/13/2017
10/13/2017
In Committee
10/26/2017
10/26/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/10/2018
03/10/2018
Introduced Session
2018 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Creating the "The Risk Protection Order Act"; authorizing risk protection orders to prevent persons who are at high risk of harming themselves or others from accessing firearms; requiring law enforcement agencies to develop certain policies and procedures by a certain date; requiring the termination of a license to carry a concealed weapon or firearm that is held by a person subject to such an order, etc.
AI Summary
This bill creates the "The Risk Protection Order Act", which authorizes the issuance of risk protection orders to temporarily prevent individuals who are at high risk of harming themselves or others from accessing firearms. The bill allows family, household members, and law enforcement to petition the court for a risk protection order when there is evidence that the person poses a significant danger. The court can issue an ex parte temporary order or a final order valid for up to 12 months. The bill requires the respondent to surrender any firearms and concealed carry licenses, and provides penalties for violations. The bill also requires the development of policies and procedures for law enforcement to handle the surrender and return of firearms.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died in Judiciary (on 03/10/2018)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/530 |
| BillText | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/530/BillText/Filed/HTML |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/530/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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