Protecting Due Process in Firearm Confiscation Related to Protective Orders
Filed by Chris Anders(R · District HD-097)Official link pending verification · co-sponsored by 4 legislators
The purpose of this bill is to require a full adversarial hearing before a court of record before a respondent may be prohibited from possessing any firearm or ammunition, under mandatory provisions in protective order and then only by clear and convincing evidence. The bill also provides for automatic appeal by respondent.
Judiciary
Last action: To House Judiciary (January 29, 2026)
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- Filed for introductionJanuary 29, 2026 · House
- To JudiciaryJanuary 29, 2026 · House
- Introduced in HouseJanuary 29, 2026 · House
- To House JudiciaryJanuary 29, 2026 · House
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