HI SB898

Prohibits any person found by a judge to pose a serious risk of violence or harm to public safety from owning, possessing, or controlling firearms or ammunition.

Allows law enforcement (attorney general, county prosecutors, or federal attorneys) to obtain ex parte warrants to search for and seize firearms based on sworn affidavits from law enforcement officers describing why an individual poses a serious risk.

Requires courts to hold hearings within 30 days of warrant issuance to determine whether seized firearms should be retained or returned, considering factors including terrorist database listings, violent statements, mental illness, and other credible evidence of risk.

Places burden of proof on the party seeking the warrant to demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that the person poses a serious risk of violence.

Makes it a class B felony for any person found to pose a serious risk to own, possess, or control firearms or ammunition; effective date January 7, 2059.