HB509:

Firearms; removal from persons posing substantial risk, penalties.

Bill Summary:

Firearms; removal from persons posing substantial
risk; penalties.
Repeals the procedure by which any attorney
for the Commonwealth or law-enforcement officer may apply to a general
district court, circuit court, or juvenile and domestic relations
district court judge or magistrate for an emergency substantial risk
order to prohibit a person who poses a substantial risk of injury
to himself or others from purchasing, possessing, or transporting
a firearm. The bill also removes the substantial risk order registry
for the entry of orders issued.

Bill Patron: March

Last Action(s):
(House) VOTE: Passage (52-Y 47-N) February 15, 2022
(Senate) Passed by indefinitely in Judiciary (9-Y 6-N) February 28, 2022

Bill Status:
Passed House