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Supporters call red-flag orders life‑saving; opponents warn of overreach
Summary
SB555 would create civil critical-risk protective orders to temporarily restrict firearm access for people judged at significant risk of harming themselves or others. Supporters cited suicide-prevention evidence and case examples; dealers and opponents warned of civil-rights costs and implementation flaws.
Sen. Deborah Ochsler introduced SB555 as a public‑safety measure aimed at preventing suicide and saving lives by temporarily restricting firearm access for people judged to pose a critical risk to themselves or others. "This is about creating a tool for intervention during a crisis, not permanent firearms removal," Ochsler said.
Holly Stevens of NAMI New…
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