The proposed bill introduces the "Suicide Prevention--Voluntary Firearm Restrictions Act" as a new chapter in Title 23 of the General Laws, focusing on health and safety. This legislation allows individuals who are not otherwise prohibited from firearm possession to voluntarily request to be placed on a restricted list, which can be either temporary (lasting 180 days) or indefinite. The bill defines key terms such as "cohabitant," "healthcare provider," "restricted list," "temporary list," and "indefinite list."

Individuals requesting inclusion on a restricted list must complete a form that includes personal information and an acknowledgment of the restrictions. The Department of Attorney General is tasked with developing the process and forms for inclusion and removal from the restricted lists, which must be maintained confidentially and not subject to public records access. Upon receipt of a verified request, the department is required to add the individual to the restricted list within 24 hours.

The bill outlines the process for individuals to request removal from the restricted lists, including verification of identity and the requirement for law enforcement agencies to transmit removal forms to the department. Records related to an individual's inclusion on the restricted list must be destroyed upon removal or after the expiration of the temporary list.

Additionally, the bill establishes penalties for violations, including a civil fine of $25 for firearm possession by a person on either the temporary or indefinite restricted list and a misdemeanor for adding or attempting to add a person to a restricted list without their knowledge. This act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.