S 3882 United States Senate · 119th Congress

Fair Legal Access Grants Act

This bill creates a federal grant program to provide legal resources for individuals seeking extreme risk protection orders (ERPOs), which temporarily remove firearms from people deemed a risk to themselves or others. It authorizes $50 million annually (2027-2031) for states, local governments, and tribes to fund legal counsel, multilingual resource centers, and training for legal and law enforcement staff on ERPO processes. The grants specifically aim to help "covered petitioners" (those eligible to request ERPOs) access representation and understand the legal process, including distinguishing ERPOs from domestic violence protection orders. The bill does not change ERPO standards or create new court jurisdiction but ensures petitioners have legal support.
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Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Last action Feb 12, 2026
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Kirsten E. Gillibrand
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