Protecting Our Communities and Rights Act of 2018
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Sep 7, 2018)
Protecting Our Communities and Rights Act of 2018
This bill authorizes state grants to implement laws that permit courts to issue extreme risk protection orders. An extreme risk protection order is a state court order that prohibits an individual from purchasing, possessing, or receiving a firearm.
Additionally, the bill expands the categories of persons who are prohibited from receiving or possessing a firearm or ammunition. Specifically, it adds a new category of prohibited persons—persons who are subject to a court order that restrains them from possessing a firearm.
What just happenedSep 7, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseSep 7, 2018
- Sep 7, 2018IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Sep 7, 2018IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Sep 7, 2018IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House