Proposed Law: Military Participation in State 'Red Flag' Gun Laws

Where This Stands

Introduced

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Currently IN_COMMITTEE. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

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The Frame

What this does

The bill would override certain federal privacy protections, allowing the military to share service member information with state courts to facilitate the temporary removal of firearms from individuals identified as high-risk.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Service members

Their personal information may be shared with state courts and law enforcement, and they may be subject to state-level firearm removal orders.

Commanding officers

They are tasked with determining if a service member is unfit to possess a firearm and must comply with new reporting requirements.

State judicial and law enforcement personnel

They will receive evidence and information from the military regarding service members during ERPO proceedings.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Background

Ms. Pingree is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. context
Extreme risk protection orders are state-level legal mechanisms designed to temporarily restrict firearm access for individuals deemed a danger to themselves or others. context

Summary

This bill would require the U.S. Armed Forces to participate in state-level 'extreme risk protection order' programs, commonly known as red flag laws, when a service member is deemed a serious threat to themselves or others. Within one year of enactment, the Secretary of Defense would be required to establish policies for military branches to share relevant information with state courts and law enforcement during these proceedings.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

The bill would override certain federal privacy protections, allowing the military to share service member information with state courts to facilitate the temporary removal of firearms from individuals identified as high-risk.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an 'extreme risk protection order' program?

It is a state-level legal process that allows for the temporary removal of firearms from individuals who are determined to be a danger to themselves or others.

Does this bill change federal privacy laws?

Yes, it explicitly allows the military to share relevant evidence and facts with state courts and law enforcement, notwithstanding existing HIPAA and Privacy Act of 1974 protections.

Which military branches are affected?

The bill applies to the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force.

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Privacy Law Override

The bill explicitly mandates that military branches ignore specific HIPAA and Privacy Act of 1974 protections to facilitate state-level firearm proceedings.

United States Armed Forces Secretary of Defense

Connected Entities

organizationSpace Force“One of the five branches of the Armed Forces.”Map →

otherPrivacy Act of 1974“Governs access to government records.”Map →

organizationHealth Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996“Governs privacy regulations related to sharing information.”Map →

organizationAir Force“One of the five branches of the Armed Forces.”Map →

organizationNavy“One of the five branches of the Armed Forces.”Map →

organizationMarine Corps“One of the five branches of the Armed Forces.”Map →

personSecretary of Defense“The executive branch official responsible for implementing the bill's requiremen”Map →

organizationArmy“One of the five branches of the Armed Forces.”Map →

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