Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee is calling on lawmakers to support new legislation that would temporarily block someone who is deemed a threat to themselves or to others from having guns.
Since then, massive protests calling for gun reforms have become a constant at the Tennessee Capitol.
Lee said the new proposal would "improve our state's law so that it protects more Tennesseans and reaches more individuals who are struggling and in need of mental health support."Legislative language obtained by Axios — which was drafted with input from the Lee administration and lawmakers — would allow law enforcement to pursue a "temporary mental health order of protection" that would block people from having guns for up to six months.
It requires a hearing before an order is issued. The court must find the person "poses a current and ongoing substantial likelihood of serious harm" if they have access to guns.The legislation would allow the order to be extended if the person remains a danger.The measure faces an uncertain future in the Republican-dominated Tennessee General Assembly, which has repeatedly moved to expand access to guns.
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