GIFFORDS Lauds Michigan House for Advancing Extreme Risk Protection Order Legislation
GIFFORDS has worked closely with lawmakers to pass live-saving legislation, including conducting polling and running ads
Lansing, MI —GIFFORDS, the gun violence prevention organization founded by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, applauded the Michigan State House for advancing extreme risk protection order measures that will save lives in Michigan. In 2021, more than 1,500 people died from gun violence in the state. The Oxford and Michigan State University communities are still reeling from the trauma of mass shootings. GIFFORDS has worked closely with lawmakers to pass this critical legislation. In addition to holding a rally with Congresswoman Giffords on March 15, GIFFORDS conducted polling and ran ads in support of the legislation.
Peter Ambler, GIFFORDS Executive Director:
“GIFFORDS is grateful to the Michigan House for having the courage to act and advancing this critical gun violence prevention measure. Extreme risk protection orders will undoubtedly stop horrific tragedies like mass shootings that are plaguing the state. We cannot allow Michiganders to continue to lose their lives to gun violence. Michiganders want strong gun safety legislation on the books and today the Michigan House delivered. We thank Judiciary Chair Kelly Breen and Michigan lawmakers for their leadership. We look forward to Governor Whitmer signing this critical legislation into law.”
More on Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs):Extreme risk protection orders provide a proactive way to stop mass shootings, suicides, and other tragedies by temporarily intervening to suspend a person’s access to firearms if they show clear warning signs of violence. This legislation would create a process for extreme risk protection orders in Michigan.
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