TN HB1222

Family members, household members, intimate partners, or law enforcement officers may petition for an emergency protection order against someone they reasonably believe poses an imminent risk of harm if allowed to purchase or possess firearms

Courts may issue immediate ex parte orders for good cause shown, with a full hearing required within 30 days; orders can last up to 1 year and be extended for additional 1-year periods upon further hearings

Respondents must dispossess themselves of all firearms within 48 hours of order issuance by transferring them to an eligible third party, and must file an affidavit confirming dispossession with the court

Knowingly violating an emergency protection order or failing to surrender firearms is a Class A misdemeanor; law enforcement must transmit orders to the National Crime Information Center

Petitioners bear no filing costs; if the order is granted, all court costs, filing fees, and attorney fees are assessed against the respondent; effective date July 1, 2025