Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2026 would create federal ERPO framework
State bill HB7599 — US — status: in committee
Official title: Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2026
What it does
The bill would establish a federal statutory framework for Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs), authorizing civil petitions to temporarily prohibit individuals judged to pose a significant risk of causing death or serious bodily harm from possessing firearms. It sets out procedures for seeking orders, standards for issuance and duration, and mechanisms for enforcement and interstate recognition. The measure was introduced in the U.S. House and has been referred to the House Judiciary Committee.
Industry impact
If enacted, the law would create a new category of temporary firearm prohibition that dealers, manufacturers and NFA/SOT holders would need to account for during transfers and possession determinations. Practically, businesses would likely need to rely on updated prohibitor lists or NICS/POC markings showing ERPO status and implement compliance procedures to refuse or halt transfers to covered individuals; surrender or storage requirements in specific orders could also affect inventory and returns. Retailers would see the most direct operational impact (customer denials, holds, and verification steps); manufacturers would be affected mainly via downstream sales controls and compliance training; NFA/SOT holders could face ERPO-related surrender or transfer restrictions for regulated items.
Latest official status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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