The bill enacts the Gun Violence Restraining Order Act, which authorizes the issuance of protective orders that prohibit certain individuals from acquiring and possessing firearms. The act defines key terms such as "gun violence restraining order," "plaintiff," "defendant," and "restrained individual," and outlines the process for filing a request for such an order. Individuals eligible to file include spouses, former spouses, individuals with a child in common, those who have had a dating relationship, family members, or others with a close relationship to the defendant. The court may issue a restraining order if there is reasonable cause to believe the defendant poses a significant risk of personal injury to themselves or others due to firearm possession.

The bill also details the procedures for serving the restraining order, the responsibilities of law enforcement in enforcing the order, and the rights of the restrained individual to contest the order. It mandates that the court must provide copies of the order to law enforcement and the plaintiff immediately after issuance. Additionally, the act allows for the seizure of firearms from the restrained individual and outlines the conditions under which firearms may be returned or transferred. The act emphasizes the importance of timely hearings and the consequences for non-compliance, including potential criminal contempt.