[1]Wondering what these "red flag" laws are? We have the info you need.

Several states have passed or proposed "red flag" bills in recent years
with the stated goal of reducing gun violence. Curious what this
legislation is? We were too, so we found the answers.

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What is a "red flag" bill?

Here's how Annie Petersen, Director of Officials Research explains it: "Red
flag bills are a form of gun control. They allow family members or police
to petition a court to order the removal of firearms from someone who is
perceived to be a threat to themselves or others. Following the 2018
shooting in Parkland, Florida, many state legislatures have proposed red
flag legislation."

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Have my legislators voted on a "red flag" bill?

We've been tracking instances where a "red flag" bill has passed at least
one chamber of the legislature. Here are the states where that's happened
in 2018 or 2019 (click on each state to learn more):

[4]Colorado

[5]Connecticut

[6]Hawaii

[7]Maine

[8]Maryland

[9]Massachusetts

[10]New Jersey

[11]New York

[12]Ohio

[13]Rhode Island

[14]Vermont

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What about the rest of the country?

[16]See what the 2020 Presidential candidates have said about red flag
bills on the campaign trail.

There may be some bipartisan support for national red flag legislation.
[17]See what Sen. Lindsey Graham said about a bill last week (scroll down
to highlighted text).

You can also see all statements made by congressional legislators about red
flag legislation [18]here.

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