KS HB2198

Establishes "gun violence restraining orders" that prohibit individuals from purchasing or possessing firearms when a court finds reasonable cause to believe they pose a significant risk of personal injury to themselves or others

Allows spouses, former spouses, family members, household members, dating partners, co-parents, and others with close relationships to petition the court for an order against a defendant

Permits courts to issue orders without prior notice to the defendant if clear and convincing evidence shows irreparable injury would result from delay; restrained individuals may file to modify or rescind within 14 days and receive a hearing within 14 days (or 5 days for certain employment situations)

Authorizes courts to order law enforcement to seize firearms from restrained individuals, with protections for firearms owned by other household members who store them securely away from the restrained person

Orders expire after a maximum of one year but may be extended for additional one-year periods upon a finding of probable cause that the risk continues; violations subject the restrained individual to criminal contempt, and false statements by plaintiffs are also subject to contempt