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Temporary emergency gun violence restraining orders.

This bill did not become law and its session has ended, so it can no longer move. It would have to be reintroduced.

CA SB 897 · Senate Bill · 2019–2020

Stage
Session ended
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Senate
Sponsor
1
Latest action
Mar 18, 2020

What it does

Existing law allows a court to issue an order restraining an individual from possessing a firearm while the order is in effect. Existing law allows the court to issue a temporary emergency gun violence restraining order on an ex parte basis if the possession of a firearm by the subject of the petition poses an immediate and present danger. Existing law requires a law enforcement officer who requests a temporary emergency gun violence restraining order to take certain steps, including filing a copy of the order with the court as soon as practicable after issuance.

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Where it stands

This bill did not become law and its session has ended, so it can no longer move. It would have to be reintroduced.

  1. Introduced (Done)

  2. Committee (Current step)

    Committee hearing · Mar 18, 2020

  3. Floor (Needs attention)

    The session ended first

  4. Law (Not started)

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Where it goes next

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