Domestic abuse provisions modifications
What changed between versions
Expanded the definition of 'domestic abuse' to include controlling behaviors, stalking, and unwanted acts that cause fear or intimidation, not just physical harm.
Required law enforcement to collect and report specific data points, including the perceived gender and race of victims and suspects, to monitor for bias in domestic abuse cases.
Authorized judges to impose specific release conditions such as prohibiting firearm possession, banning alcohol or drug use, and ordering the defendant to vacate the victim's home.
Mandated that police officers write a report for every domestic abuse investigation, regardless of whether an arrest was made, to ensure data collection on all incidents.
Modified pretrial release provisions to require that individuals arrested for violating protection or no-contact orders must be detained until their first court appearance, unless a judge orders otherwise.
Changed the arrest threshold for nonfelony domestic abuse from 72 hours to 28 days, allowing officers to make arrests based on incidents that occurred up to a month prior.
Removed the specific line-item appropriation for the Task Force on Improving Responses to Domestic Violence Crimes, though the task force itself remains established.