Relating to federal firearm reporting for persons recently released from emergency detention.

HB 2161 requires Texas law enforcement to report specific information to the federal National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) within one business day when a person is placed in emergency detention under Chapter 573 of the Health and Safety Code. The bill defines "federal prohibited person information" to include individuals released from such detention who are federally barred from firearm possession under federal law. This applies directly to people recently released from emergency mental health detention under Chapter 573 who face federal firearm restrictions. The key mechanism mandates peace officers to immediately notify the Texas Department of Public Safety, which then forwards the data to the FBI for NICS inclusion.