Extreme Risk Protection Order Expansion Act of 2025

Increased safety through firearm removal: The bill allows for the removal of firearms from individuals identified as a danger of causing harm to themselves or others via extreme risk protection orders (Section 2(a)(2)).

Targeted training for law enforcement: Grants can be used to train law enforcement officers in the safe, impartial, and equitable use of these orders, including de-escalation and crisis intervention (Section 2(b)(4)(A)).

Support for vulnerable populations: Training includes addressing bias related to race, ethnicity, gender, mental health, and disability to ensure more equitable administration of orders (Section 2(b)(4)(A)(i)).

Resource connections: The bill supports training that helps refer individuals to social services, including mental health, substance abuse, and housing assistance (Section 2(b)(4)(A)(iv)).

Interstate enforcement of safety orders: Through "full faith and credit," an order issued in one State or Tribe must be recognized and enforced by another State or Tribe (Section 6(b)).

Restrictions on firearm possession: Individuals subject to a court order that finds they pose a danger to themselves or others are prohibited from possessing or receiving firearms under federal law (Section 3).

Immediate loss of firearms via ex parte orders: A court may issue an "ex parte" order—meaning without a prior hearing—if there is probable cause to believe an individual poses a danger (Section 2(c)(1)(D)).

Potential for loss of property: While the bill states firearms cannot be disposed of or destroyed without consent during the order period, the order itself requires the removal or surrender of firearms (Section s 2(c)(1)(E)).