Psychiatric experts and advocates back temporary firearm surrender under AOT plan
Witnesses supporting HB 13o6 told the committee the bill would permit courts to require temporary firearms surrender during court‑ordered assisted outpatient treatment (AOT) to reduce suicide risk, while allies and some advocates debated enforcement mechanisms (show‑cause vs. contempt) to preserve treatment trust.
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Sponsor Delegate Scott Phillips told the Judiciary Committee HB 13o6 would add a temporary civil surrender and storage process for firearms during court‑ordered assisted outpatient treatment, allowing courts to order relinquishment without creating criminal penalties. "The goal is compliance and safety, not punishment," he said.
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