HB 2352 Summary

• Allows persons deemed prohibited possessors due to mental health findings under section 36-540 to petition the court to restore their right to possess a firearm by presenting psychological or psychiatric evidence.

• Extends firearm restoration petitions to individuals hospitalized for evaluation under section 36-518, allowing them to petition the court where they currently reside.

• Requires courts to consider the person's mental health and criminal history records, character evidence, and whether circumstances that led to the original order or hospitalization remain in effect before granting relief.

• Requires petitioners to prove by clear and convincing evidence that they are not likely to act dangerously toward public safety and that granting relief is not contrary to public interest.

• Directs the Department of Public Safety to update criminal background databases and notify the U.S. Attorney General within 10 business days when a firearm restoration petition is granted.