AN ACT relating to crisis aversion and rights retention orders.
Summary
Establish KRS Chapter 202D and create new sections thereof relating to crisis aversion and rights retention orders; provide limitations on interpretation of the Act; define terms; allow law enforcement officers to petition a court to issue orders when a respondent presents an immediate and present danger of causing serious physical injury to themselves or others through purchasing, possessing, or receiving a firearm; establish procedures for the filing, review, hearing, service of process, termination, or renewal of the petition and orders; provide court processes and evidentiary standards; allow entry of the orders into law enforcement systems; prescribe issuance and service procedures for additional proceedings; establish procedures for the surrender, storage, transfer, and return of firearms; establish penalties for violations; allow for recognition and enforcement of foreign orders; amend KRS 431.076 to conform.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 18, 2025
Last action Feb 20, 2025
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Feb 20, 2025
Senate · Referred to committee
to Judiciary (S)
Feb 18, 2025
Senate · Referred to committee
to Committee on Committees (S)
Feb 18, 2025
Senate · Introduced
introduced in Senate
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
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David Yates
DDemocratic
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