Provides that persons arrested for domestic violence forfeit bail when violating an order of protection
This bill requires individuals arrested for domestic violence to forfeit any posted bail if they later violate an existing order of protection. It directly affects people charged with domestic violence offenses who breach protection orders issued under various state laws or valid out-of-state orders. The key provision automatically cancels bail upon violation, without requiring a separate court hearing for forfeiture. The law covers protection orders from multiple legal sources, including domestic relations law and family court act provisions. This changes the process by making bail forfeiture automatic upon violation of the order.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2025
Last action May 5, 2026
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Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
lower
Feb 4, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jeff Gallahan
RRepublican/Conservative
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