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HB 2570 establishes Extreme Risk Protective Orders (ERPOs), also known as red flag laws, allowing courts to temporarily prohibit individuals who pose an immediate risk of harm to themselves or others from possessing firearms. The bill authorizes family members, guardians, and law enforcement officers to petition a court for an ERPO, requiring detailed allegations and supporting evidence. If granted, the order requires the immediate surrender of firearms and suspends the individual's license to carry a handgun. The bill also outlines due process protections, including a court hearing within 14 days, procedures for firearm return if the order expires, and penalties for false reporting. Violating an ERPO results in criminal charges and possible firearm forfeiture.
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