The proposed bill, known as the Gun Violence Restraining Order Act, establishes a legal framework for issuing protective orders that prohibit certain individuals from acquiring or possessing firearms. It allows specific individuals, such as spouses, family members, or those in a dating relationship with the defendant, to file a request for a gun violence restraining order if they believe the defendant poses a significant risk of personal injury to themselves or others due to firearm possession. The court may issue such an order based on evidence presented, and it can do so without prior notice to the defendant if there is a risk of irreparable harm.

The bill outlines the procedures for filing, serving, and enforcing these restraining orders, including the requirement for law enforcement to seize firearms from the restrained individual. It also stipulates that the order must include provisions such as prohibiting firearm possession, informing the restrained individual of their right to contest the order, and detailing the consequences of violating the order. Additionally, the act allows for the issuance of extended orders if there is continued evidence of risk, and it establishes penalties for non-compliance or false statements made during the process.