Pennsylvania HB1859 establishes extreme risk protection orders to prevent individuals deemed a risk to themselves or others from possessing firearms.

Pennsylvania HB1859 amends state law to create a process for extreme risk protection orders, which prohibit individuals deemed a risk to themselves or others from possessing firearms. The bill outlines procedures for filing petitions, issuing interim orders, conducting hearings, and imposing penalties for violations. It also mandates the Office of Attorney General to develop instructional materials and distribute them to courts. The bill defines terms such as "extreme risk protection order" and "firearms dealer," and it specifies the duration and contents of such orders.

Pennsylvania HB1859 establishes extreme risk protection orders to prevent individuals deemed a risk to themselves or others from possessing firearms.

Pennsylvania HB1859 amends state law to create a process for extreme risk protection orders, which prohibit individuals deemed a risk to themselves or others from possessing firearms. The bill outlines procedures for filing petitions, issuing interim orders, conducting hearings, and imposing penalties for violations. It also mandates the Office of Attorney General to develop instructional materials and distribute them to courts. The bill defines terms such as "extreme risk protection order" and "firearms dealer," and it specifies the duration and contents of such orders.