HB 2123: Protective orders in cases of family abuse; maximum time valid.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Protective orders in cases of family abuse; maximum time valid. Provides that if the court finds, based upon evidence presented, that the respondent has been subject to a previous permanent protective order in cases of family abuse issued within 10 years, the court may issue a permanent protective order in a case of family abuse for a specified period of time up to a maximum of four years. The bill further provides that such protective order may be extended for a period of not longer than two years, regardless of whether such order was initially issued for a period of time up to a maximum of two years or four years. Current law allows such protective orders to be issued for a specified period of time up to a maximum of two years and extended for a period of time not longer than two years.

Sponsors

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. March 19, 2025Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0161)
2. March 19, 2025Approved by Governor-Chapter 161 (Effective 07/01/25)
3. March 11, 2025Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
4. March 11, 2025Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 11, 2025
5. March 10, 2025Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB2123)
6. March 10, 2025Signed by President
7. March 7, 2025Signed by Speaker
8. March 7, 2025Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB2123ER)
9. March 7, 2025Enrolled
10. February 20, 2025Senate substitute agreed to by House (97-Y 0-N)
11. February 19, 2025Passed Senate with substitute (38-Y 2-N)
12. February 19, 2025Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute

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