State Rep. Jennifer O’Mara’s legislation to implement Extreme Risk Protection Orders, HB 1018, passed the House May 22 and now heads to the Senate for consideration.

ERPO, or “red flag,” laws temporarily disarm people in crisis to disrupt spontaneous acts of violence against themselves or others. O’Mara’s bill would outline the due process, requiring a hearing with evidence before a judge. The judge would then determine whether or not to issue the ERPO, which could last for up to one year. The person subject to the order would be able to demand a hearing to terminate the ERPO at any time, per H.B. 1018.

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