Substantial risk orders; eligible petitioners, court jurisdiction, constr. possession of firearms.

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Substantial risk orders; eligible petitioners; substantial risk factors and considerations; court jurisdiction; constructive possession of firearms; penalty. Expands the list of persons eligible to file a petition for an emergency substantial risk order. The bill provides various factors that a judge or magistrate shall consider for the purpose of determining whether to issue an emergency substantial risk order or a substantial risk order. The bill expands court jurisdiction over substantial ris…

Source: OpenStates · fetched April 13, 2026

Who it affects

Survivor (domestic or sexual violence)

Can petition for an emergency substantial risk order.

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Who This AffectsAI analysis

Survivor (domestic or sexual violence)directModerate impactHigh certainty
Can petition for an emergency substantial risk order.
“Expands the list of persons eligible to file a petition for an emergency substantial risk order.”· Summary

What the Bill Does

Expands the list of persons eligible to file a petition for an emergency substantial risk order.
Provides factors for judges/magistrates to consider when issuing substantial risk orders.
Expands court jurisdiction over substantial risk orders.

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