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Senate committee rejects proposed red-flag law after hours of testimony; vote fails 4–3
Summary
The Senate City, County & Local Affairs Committee voted down SB 621, an extreme risk protection order bill that would let two law-enforcement officers seek temporary restrictions on a person’s firearm access; proponents cited suicide-prevention data, opponents warned of misuse and defenseless homeowners.
The Senate City, County & Local Affairs Committee on a narrow 4–3 roll call rejected Senate Bill 621, a proposed extreme risk protection order (ERPO) or "red flag" law that would allow two sworn law‑enforcement officers to petition a judge to temporarily restrict an individual’s access to firearms.
The bill’s sponsor told the committee the measure would allow officers to swear under oath that a person presents a "clear and imminent threat," bring that evidence before a judge and, if the judge issues an order, temporarily restrict access to firearms for up to one year with a required hearing within 72 hours. The sponsor described third‑party transfer as an alternative to…
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