Assembly Bill 319 introduces new provisions for extreme risk protection temporary restraining orders (TROs) and injunctions aimed at preventing individuals deemed a substantial risk to 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, requiring evidence of immediate danger. If a TRO is granted, it mandates the immediate surrender of firearms and sets a hearing for the injunction within 14 days. The bill establishes penalties for violations, including a Class G felony for possessing a firearm while under such an injunction and a Class H felony for knowingly filing false information in a petition.

Additionally, the bill creates a framework for training law enforcement on identifying individuals at risk and filing petitions for extreme risk protection orders. It includes amendments to existing statutes to incorporate these new procedures and definitions, such as the creation of sections 16.316 and 20.505 (1) (ft) for grant funding to support law enforcement training. The bill also revises existing laws to ensure that the process for firearm possession restrictions is comprehensive and effective, including the requirement for law enforcement to serve orders and the conditions under which firearms may be returned to individuals.

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