What does Preamble of Extreme Risk Protection Order Expansion Act of 2025 do?

This bill aims to support State, Tribal, and local efforts to remove access to firearms The removal of access is for individuals who are a danger to themselves or others Court orders are required for this purpose

What does SHORT TITLE. of Extreme Risk Protection Order Expansion Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Extreme Risk Protection Order Expansion Act of 2025.

What does EXTREME RISK PROTECTION ORDER GRANT PROGRAM. of Extreme Risk Protection Order Expansion Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes an Extreme Risk Protection Order Grant Program. The program provides grants to eligible entities to assist in carrying out legislation related to extreme risk protection orders. Grants may be used for training, technical assistance, data collection, and other resources to enhance the capacity of law enforcement agencies and courts. The program requires eligible entities to allocate 25-70% of grant funds for training law enforcement officers. The legislation described in this section aims to reduce the risk of firearm-related death or injury.

What does FEDERAL FIREARMS PROHIBITION. of Extreme Risk Protection Order Expansion Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, regarding federal firearms prohibition. It adds a new paragraph (10) to subsection (d) and subsection (g) regarding court orders that prevent individuals from possessing firearms. The court order must be issued after a hearing with actual notice and opportunity to participate, and include a finding of danger to self or others.

What does IDENTIFICATION RECORDS. of Extreme Risk Protection Order Expansion Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Section 534 of Title 28, United States Code. It redesignates paragraphs (4) and (5) of subsection (a) as (5) and (6) respectively. It inserts a new paragraph (4) in subsection (a) allowing the acquisition, collection, classification, and preservation of records identifying individuals subject to extreme risk protection orders. It modifies references to paragraphs (a)(5) and (a)(4) in subsection (b). It adds a new subsection (g) allowing criminal justice agencies and courts to include extreme risk protection orders in national crime information databases. This subsection also grants access to information regarding extreme risk protection orders through these databases.

What does CONFORMING AMENDMENT. of Extreme Risk Protection Order Expansion Act of 2025 do?

This section amends the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007 The amendment changes a reference in Section 3(1) of the Act

What does FULL FAITH AND CREDIT. of Extreme Risk Protection Order Expansion Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes requirements for full faith and credit for extreme risk protection orders (ERPOs). ERPOs issued under State or Tribal law consistent with this Act must be recognized and enforced by other States or Indian Tribes. To qualify for full faith and credit, the issuing court must have jurisdiction and provide reasonable notice and opportunity to be heard to the person against whom the order is sought. Even ex parte ERPOs must provide notice and an opportunity to be heard within a reasonable timeframe to protect due process rights. Tribal courts are granted full civil jurisdiction to issue and enforce ERPOs, including the authority to enforce orders through civil contempt and exclusion from Indian land.

What does SEVERABILITY. of Extreme Risk Protection Order Expansion Act of 2025 do?

This section ensures remaining provisions remain valid if one is held invalid Invalid provisions do not affect other provisions or amendments

What does EFFECTIVE DATE. of Extreme Risk Protection Order Expansion Act of 2025 do?

This Act will become effective 180 days after its enactment.

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Extreme Risk Protection Order Expansion Act of 2025

Last updated: 3/6/2025 · Introduced: 3/6/2025

Author: Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)

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This bill establishes a grant program to support state and local efforts in implementing extreme risk protection orders, prioritizing law enforcement training.
It expands federal firearms prohibitions to include individuals subject to court orders restricting firearm possession due to a demonstrated danger to themselves or others.
The bill mandates that states and tribal courts recognize and enforce extreme risk protection orders issued in other jurisdictions, ensuring due process rights are protected.

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