AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE--COURTS -- DOMESTIC ASSAULT (Clarifies the procedures for seeking a protective order from district or family court and the requirements of the surrender of any firearms. Repeals outdated family court form for complaints for protection from abuse.)
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2018
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 28, 2018
Last action Jun 6, 2018
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Actions timeline
Total actions
11
Key actions
5
Committee
5
Jun 6, 2018
Legislature · Passed
06/06/2018 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
legislature
May 29, 2018
Legislature · Passed
05/29/2018 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
May 23, 2018
Legislature · Passed
05/23/2018 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
May 9, 2018
Legislature · Passed
05/09/2018 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
Apr 23, 2018
Legislature · Passed
04/23/2018 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (04/24/2018)
legislature
Feb 28, 2018
Introduced
02/28/2018 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
lower
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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