HB05438Introduced in the House
An Act Concerning Evidence Considered For The Issuance Of A Restraining Order Or Civil Protection Order.
Introduced by Judiciary Committee
What does this bill do?
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Official description
To clarify that certain evidence may be considered by the court when determining whether to issue a restraining order or civil protection order.
Where it stands
File Number 641
April 15, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
Chamber not recordedStage: JUD Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable) · March 30, 2026
41
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
41 senators recorded in this Chamber not recorded vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Maryam Khan | 5 | Yes |
| Jason Doucette | 13 | Yes |
| Melissa Osborne | 16 | Yes |
| Jillian Gilchrest | 18 | Yes |
| Donna Veach | 30 | Yes |
| Renee LaMark Muir | 36 | Yes |
| Greg Howard | 43 | Yes |
| Derell Wilson | 46 | Yes |
| Douglas Dubitsky | 47 | Yes |
| Mark DeCaprio | 48 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary
Public Hearing 03/18
Joint Favorable
Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office
Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/14/26 5:00 PM
Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
House Calendar Number 432
File Number 641
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