Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 653: Emergency protective orders; statement of alleged act of abuse.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 653 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Emergency protective orders; statement of alleged act of abuse. 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; statement of alleged act of abuse. Requires that any emergency protective order issued in a general district court, juvenile and domestic relations district court, or circuit court include a statement of the grounds for requesting such order and that such statement be signed and sworn by either the law-enforcement officer or allegedly abused person who requested the order. The bill requires that such statement be included in or attached to the order when the order is served upon the respondent and with the original copy filed with the clerk.
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)
- Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103795D