SB 235
AN ACT relating to crisis aversion and rights retention orders.
In Plain Language
This bill allows law enforcement officers to ask a court to temporarily remove someone's firearms if they pose an immediate danger of seriously hurting themselves or others. The bill sets up the court process for these orders, including how they get filed, reviewed, and enforced, and establishes procedures for storing and returning seized firearms. It also sets penalties for violating these orders and allows courts in Kentucky to recognize similar orders from other states.
Official summary
Establish KRS Chapter 202D and create new sections thereof relating to crisis aversion and rights retention orders; provide limitations on interpretation of the Act; define terms; allow law enforcement officers to petition a court to issue orders when a respondent presents an immediate and present danger of causing serious physical injury to themselves or others through purchasing, possessing, or receiving a firearm; establish procedures for the filing, review, hearing, service of process, termination, or renewal of the petition and orders; provide court processes and evidentiary standards; allow entry of the orders into law enforcement systems; prescribe issuance and service procedures for additional proceedings; establish procedures for the surrender, storage, transfer, and return of firearms; establish penalties for violations; allow for recognition and enforcement of foreign orders; amend KRS 431.076 to conform.
Sponsor
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Cosponsors
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Latest action
to Judiciary (S)
Feb 20, 2025
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