SB616
Emergency protective orders; extends duration.
Status:
Killed
Latest Action:
Jan. 26, 2026
Senate: Stricken at request of Patron in Courts of Justice (10-Y 0-N)
Chief Patron:
Tammy Mulchi (R)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. 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 ... (More) 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. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/14/2026 - Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103409D
- 01/14/2026 - Senate: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/26/2026 - Senate: Senate committee offered
- 01/26/2026 - Senate: Stricken at request of Patron in Courts of Justice (10-Y 0-N)
