SB 495: Substantial risk orders; eligible petitioners, court jurisdiction, constr. possession of firearms.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Substantial risk orders; eligible petitioners; substantial risk factors and considerations; court jurisdiction; constructive possession of firearms; penalty. Expands the list of persons eligible to file a petition for an emergency substantial risk order. The bill provides various factors that a judge or magistrate shall consider for the purpose of determining whether to issue an emergency substantial risk order or a substantial risk order. The bill expands court jurisdiction over substantial risk orders from circuit courts to juvenile and domestic relations district courts and general district courts and requires petitions against minors to be filed in juvenile and domestic relations district courts. The bill requires a copy of the order to be served on the parent or guardian of the minor at any address where the minor resides or the local board of social services in the case where the minor is the subject of a dependency or court-approved out-of-home placement. The bill also provides the process for which firearms not owned by the subject of a petition are returned to the lawful owner of such firearms. The bill provides that any emergency substantial risk order or substantial risk order issued remains in full force and effect pending any appeal. Lastly, the bill provides that any person that makes a materially false statement or representation to a court during the petitioning process is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. This bill is identical to HB 901.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. April 13, 2026Approved by Governor-Chapter 699 (effective 7/1/2026)
2. March 10, 2026Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
3. March 10, 2026Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
4. February 27, 2026Signed by President
5. February 27, 2026Signed by Speaker
6. February 27, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB495)
7. February 27, 2026Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB495ER)
8. February 27, 2026Enrolled
9. February 25, 2026House amendments agreed to by Senate (21-Y 19-N 0-A)
10. February 23, 2026Passed House with amendment (63-Y 34-N 0-A)
11. February 23, 2026Engrossed by House as amended
12. February 23, 2026committee amendments agreed to

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