Senate Bill 937 - Extreme Risk Protection Order Act

• Establishes the "Extreme Risk Protection Order Act" to allow courts to issue restraining orders prohibiting individuals from possessing or purchasing firearms when they pose a significant risk of personal injury to themselves or others.

• Permits spouses, family members, household members, dating partners, law enforcement officers, and others with close relationships to file civil actions requesting extreme risk protection orders in circuit court.

• Authorizes courts to issue orders without prior notice to the defendant if clear and convincing evidence shows irreparable injury would result from delay, with the defendant able to file a motion to modify or rescind within 14 days of service.

• Requires extreme risk protection orders to prohibit firearm possession and purchase, expire within one year, and may include orders for law enforcement to seize firearms; violations subject to criminal contempt penalties of up to 93 days imprisonment and $500 fine.

• Mandates court clerks enter orders into the law enforcement information network, notify designated law enforcement agencies, and establish procedures for service and enforcement statewide; includes provisions protecting third-party firearm ownership rights and requiring receipts for seized weapons.