SB 324/HB 2842 - Adds Health and Safety Code 574.028 to reason to return Firearm

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SB 324/HB 2842 - Adds Health and Safety Code 574.028 to reason to return Firearm

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https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Hi ... Bill=SB324
https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Hi ... ill=HB2842

I'm not fluent in the Health and Safety code, but it looks to me like it adds another reason to have your firearm returned to you if you were subject to a mental health check.

*3/4/19 Edited to add House companion*

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House companion (HB 2842) added 3/4/19
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How is "Mental Health Check" defined? Talking to a psychologist or psychiatrist? Actual overnight examination?

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Re: SB 324/HB 2842 - Adds Health and Safety Code 574.028 to reason to return Firearm

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This is a good bill. It provides a way for Leo agencies to return firms seized when taking a person into custody on a mental health warrant.

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