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Red Flag / ERPO Laws
Federal & State Law Editorial TeamLast reviewed: April 2026
Compare Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) or red flag laws across all 50 states, including enactment status, who can petition, order duration, and due process protections.
50 States4 data columnsLast updated: 2025-04-05
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| State | Enacted | Who Can Petition | Duration | Due Process |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | No | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Alaska | No | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Arizona | No | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Arkansas | No | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| California | Yes (2014) | Family, police, employers, coworkers, teachers | 1-5 years | Hearing within 21 days |
| Colorado | Yes (2020) | Family, household members, law enforcement | Up to 364 days | Hearing within 14 days |
| Connecticut | Yes (1999) | State's attorney, law enforcement | Up to 1 year | Hearing within 14 days |
| Delaware | Yes (2018) | Family, law enforcement | Up to 1 year | Hearing within 15 days |
| Florida | Yes (2018) | Law enforcement only | Up to 1 year | Hearing within 14 days |
| Georgia | No | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Hawaii | Yes (2020) | Family, police, medical professionals, educators | Up to 1 year | Hearing within 3 days |
| Idaho | No | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Illinois | Yes (2019) | Family, household members, law enforcement | 6 months | Hearing within 14 days |
| Indiana | Yes (2005) | Law enforcement only | 180 days | Hearing within 14 days |
| Iowa | No | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Kansas | No | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Kentucky | No | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Louisiana | No | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Maine | No | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Maryland | Yes (2018) | Family, household members, law enforcement, health professionals | Up to 1 year | Hearing within 7 days |
| Massachusetts | Yes (2018) | Family, household members, law enforcement | Up to 1 year | Hearing within 10 days |
| Michigan | Yes (2024) | Family, law enforcement, health professionals | Up to 1 year | Hearing within 14 days |
| Minnesota | Yes (2023) | Family, law enforcement, prosecutors | Up to 6 months | Hearing within 14 days |
| Mississippi | No | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Missouri | No | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Montana | No | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Nebraska | No | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Nevada | Yes (2020) | Family, law enforcement | Up to 1 year | Hearing within 7 days |
| New Hampshire | No | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| New Jersey | Yes (2019) | Family, household members, law enforcement | Up to 1 year | Hearing within 10 days |
| New Mexico | Yes (2020) | Law enforcement only | Up to 1 year | Hearing within 10 days |
| New York | Yes (2019) | Family, police, DA, school officials | Up to 1 year | Hearing within 6 days |
| North Carolina | No | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| North Dakota | No | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Ohio | No | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Oklahoma | No | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Oregon | Yes (2018) | Family, household members, law enforcement | Up to 1 year | Hearing within 21 days |
| Pennsylvania | No | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Rhode Island | Yes (2018) | Law enforcement, AG | Up to 1 year | Hearing within 14 days |
| South Carolina | No | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| South Dakota | No | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Tennessee | No | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Texas | No | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Utah | No | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Vermont | Yes (2018) | State's attorney, AG, law enforcement | Up to 6 months | Hearing within 14 days |
| Virginia | Yes (2020) | Attorney for Commonwealth, law enforcement | Up to 180 days | Hearing within 14 days |
| Washington | Yes (2017) | Family, household members, law enforcement | Up to 1 year | Hearing within 14 days |
| West Virginia | No | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Wisconsin | No | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Wyoming | No | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Red flag laws are an evolving area of firearms regulation. Constitutional challenges are ongoing in several states. The federal Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (2022) incentivizes but does not require states to adopt these laws.
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.