Senate advances substitute to expand who can seek emergency substantial‑risk orders, drawing debate over magistrate role A substitute to SB495 would broaden who may file emergency 'substantial‑risk' petitions (family members, clinicians, school personnel), codify risk factors and streamline magistrate issuance of preliminary SROs; supporters said the change can prevent shootings and suicides, while Commonwealth's attorneys warned about potential misuse and resource burdens.

Virginia's Senate is set to expand who can petition for emergency firearm removals, aiming to save lives but sparking a heated debate over potential risks.

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