Bills › 91st General Assembly
Relating to the ability of peace officers to file a petition for emergency protective orders on behalf of persons seeking relief from domestic abuse
Sponsored by Rep. Brooke Boden (R)
Topics:Courts & civil lawPublic safety & emergencies
Same legislation: HF 523
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 22, 2025
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 22, 2025
- Done: House committeeFebruary 19, 2025
- Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 523
- Next: Senate committee
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Became HF 523 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 523 What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary If someone is in immediate danger of domestic abuse and asks for help, a police officer can file a request for a 72-hour emergency protective order for them. This allows officers to step in and seek legal protection on behalf of a person who is currently at risk.1
Read the official explanation
This bill allows a peace officer to file a petition to receive a 72-hour emergency protective order on a person’s behalf if the person claims to be in present danger of domestic abuse and the person requests the peace officer to submit the petition.
House subcommittee
Named January 22, 2025. On January 23, 2025 it recommended passage.
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Tried before
91st General Assembly
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Tried before
This idea has been filed in an earlier General Assembly. None became law, though one got through a chamber.
- HF 2571 Relating to the ability of peace officers to file a petition for emergency protective orde…90th General Assembly · Passed House · same titlePassed a chamber
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