Bill

A 493

Relates to the issuance of additional orders of protection when reviewing an extreme risk protection order

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Alex Bores and 15 co-sponsors

Authorizes additional protective orders during ERPO review, expanding gun-safety protections and affecting petitioners, respondents, courts, and law enforcement.

REFERRED TO CODES

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Bill Summary · A 493

Summary of Bill A 493

Title

Relates to the issuance of additional orders of protection when reviewing an extreme risk protection order

Purpose and intent

The bill appears to modify the ERPO (extreme risk protection order) review process by addressing the issuance of additional orders of protection in connection with that review. The exact mechanism, scope, and standards would be defined in the bill’s text, but the title indicates an intent to authorize or otherwise govern the creation of further protective orders during ERPO proceedings.

Key provisions (high-level)

Define or authorize the issuance of additional orders of protection in the context of reviewing an ERPO.
Clarify the relationship between ERPO review proceedings and other protective order authorities under state law.
Establish procedural rules for when such additional orders may be issued, who may petition for them, and who must be served, subject to the details in the bill text.
Align the new authority with existing protective order frameworks (potentially coordinating with domestic violence and gun-safety protections), as interpreted by the bill.

Note: The exact language, standards, durations, remedies, and exceptions would be set forth in the bill text. The summary here reflects the bill’s stated purpose as indicated by its title and classification.

Who would be affected

Petitioners and respondents involved in extreme risk protection order proceedings.
Courts and judges handling ERPO cases.
Law enforcement and court staff enforcing protective orders.
Potential related stakeholders in protective order and gun-safety enforcement.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Official status: Referred to the Codes Committee (CODES) in the New York State Legislature.
Introduced: January 8, 2025.
Legislative actions listed: Referred to CODES on January 8, 2025 (noted twice in the provided record).
Related legislation: A 2879 from a prior session is identified as related, suggesting a continuing policy interest in ERPO and protective order reform.

Related bill

A 2879 (prior-session) is noted as related, indicating precedent or continuation of a policy proposal in earlier sessions.

Additional notes

The available information does not include the full text, fiscal impact, or specific dates for potential enactment. For precise provisions, effective dates, and any fiscal or implementation considerations, the bill’s full text and any amendments would need to be consulted once released by the sponsor or the Codes Committee.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.