Senate Bill 329 introduces a new legal framework for extreme risk protection temporary restraining orders (TROs) and injunctions aimed at preventing individuals deemed at substantial risk of harming themselves or others from possessing firearms. The bill allows law enforcement officers or family members to petition the court for an extreme risk protection injunction, which can be initiated with a TRO if there is immediate danger. The court is required to expedite the hearing for the TRO, which remains in effect until the injunction hearing occurs within 14 days. If granted, the injunction prohibits the individual from possessing firearms and mandates the surrender of any firearms in their possession. Violating this injunction is classified as a Class G felony, while knowingly filing a false petition is classified as a Class H felony.

Additionally, the bill mandates the Department of Administration to provide grants to law enforcement agencies for training on identifying individuals at risk and filing petitions for extreme risk protection orders. It amends several existing statutes to incorporate the new provisions, including the requirement for law enforcement to conduct background checks that now include checks for temporary restraining orders or injunctions under the new section. The bill aims to enhance public safety by providing a legal mechanism to temporarily restrict firearm access for individuals posing a significant risk.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 165.63(3), 165.63, 165.63(4)(d), 175.35(1)(at), 175.35, 175.60(9g)(a)2, 175.60, 175.60(11)(a)2.f, 801.58(2m), 801.58, 813.06