Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 616: Emergency protective orders; extends duration.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 616 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Emergency protective orders; extends duration. Primary sponsor: Tammy Mulchi (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 26, 2026): Stricken at request of Patron in Courts of Justice (10-Y 0-N).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Emergency protective orders; duration. Extends the duration of an emergency protective order from a maximum of three days to a maximum of two weeks. The bill permits a petitioner, prior to the expiration of an emergency protective order, to file a written motion requesting to extend such order and authorizes a court, upon good cause shown, to extend the emergency protective order for an additional period of time not to exceed two weeks after expiration of the original order. Finally, the bill permits a court to continue an emergency protective order to the first hearing date of any related criminal offense. The bill contains technical amendments.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tammy Mulchi | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Stricken at request of Patron in Courts of Justice (10-Y 0-N)
- Senate committee offered
- Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103409D