Senators propose bipartisan gun law

Senate legislation would offer money to states to implement so-called “red flag” laws to allow authorities to temporarily seize firearms from potentially dangerous people. It would also make juvenile court records available as part of background checks for gun buyers younger than 21. The suspects in recent mass shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde were both 18 years old. The proposal would also fund enhanced school security measures and more community mental health centers.

Will the bill become law? Twenty senators, including 10 Republicans, have released a statement calling for passage. That means the compromise likely has enough support to pass in the U.S. Senate. Meanwhile, the National Governors Association said Friday it is bringing together six to 10 governors to make recommendations for states to help prevent mass shootings. Gov. Asa Hutchinson of Arkansas, a Republican, will chair the group with Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy of New Jersey as vice chairman.

Dig deeper: Read Carolina Lumetta’s report in The Stew about red flag laws.