Loading chat...
US HB7171
Bill
Status
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Judy Chu
Click for details
AI Summary
-
Authorizes the Attorney General to award grants to States, local governments, and Tribal Governments to provide legal representation and resources to individuals seeking extreme risk protection orders (ERPOs)
-
Permits grant funds to be used for legal counsel, interpretation/translation services, legal resource centers with multilingual materials, hiring personnel in district attorney offices and law enforcement, and subgrants to nonprofit legal aid organizations
-
Requires training for legal service providers, law enforcement, prosecutors, and court personnel on differences between ERPOs and domestic violence protection orders
-
Authorizes $50,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2028 through 2034
-
Prohibits federal courts from exercising jurisdiction over causes of action against covered petitioners who file ERPO petitions, unless the petition was false or intentionally harassing
Legislative Description
Fair Legal Access Grants Act
Crime and law enforcement
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
1/21/2026