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HB05310Introduced in the House

An Act Concerning An Affirmative Defense For A Criminal Violation Of A Protective Order Or A Standing Restraining Order.

IntroducedJoint Judiciary

Introduced by Judiciary Committee

What does this bill do?

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Official description

To establish an affirmative defense for a criminal violation of a protective order or a standing restraining order in the case of contact being initiated by a protected person.

Where it stands

Public Hearing 03/02

February 26, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary

  2. Public Hearing 03/02

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