Tennessee HB1222 allows courts to issue emergency protection orders prohibiting firearm possession if there is an imminent risk of harm.

Tennessee HB1222 amends Tennessee Code to allow courts to issue ex parte emergency protection orders prohibiting respondents from purchasing or possessing firearms if there is an immediate and present risk of harm to the respondent or others. The court must order the respondent to dispossess themselves of firearms within 48 hours. The bill outlines procedures for serving the order, modifying or terminating the order, and penalties for violations. It also mandates the development of standardized forms for petitions and orders.

Tennessee HB1222 allows courts to issue emergency protection orders prohibiting firearm possession if there is an imminent risk of harm.

Tennessee HB1222 amends Tennessee Code to allow courts to issue ex parte emergency protection orders prohibiting respondents from purchasing or possessing firearms if there is an immediate and present risk of harm to the respondent or others. The court must order the respondent to dispossess themselves of firearms within 48 hours. The bill outlines procedures for serving the order, modifying or terminating the order, and penalties for violations. It also mandates the development of standardized forms for petitions and orders.