Amends TCA Title 36 and Title 39.
Tennessee SB1131 allows family members, household members, intimate partners, or law enforcement officers to petition for an emergency protection order against individuals believed to pose an imminent risk of harm if they possess a firearm. The bill outlines the process for issuing such orders, including provisions for ex parte orders, hearings, and the requirement for respondents to dispose of their firearms within 48 hours. Key provisions include the waiver of costs for petitioners, the classification of violations as Class A misdemeanors, and the establishment of forms to facilitate the petition process.
Tennessee SB1131 allows family members, household members, intimate partners, or law enforcement officers to petition for an emergency protection order against individuals believed to pose an imminent risk of harm if they possess a firearm. The bill outlines the process for issuing such orders, including provisions for ex parte orders, hearings, and the requirement for respondents to dispose of their firearms within 48 hours. Key provisions include the waiver of costs for petitioners, the classification of violations as Class A misdemeanors, and the establishment of forms to facilitate the petition process.
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