SB00278Introduced in the Senate
An Act Concerning Military Protective Orders To Address Military Interpersonal Violence.
Introduced by Veterans' and Military Affairs Committee
What does this bill do?
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Official description
To (1) provide that courts may consider prior or existing military protective orders that are contained in the state's automated registry of protective orders when issuing a civil protective order for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, sexual violence or stalking, and (2) specify that such registry contains military protective orders that have been entered into the National Crime Information Center computerized index.
Where it stands
Favorable Change of Reference, House to Committee on Judiciary
March 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
Chamber not recordedStage: VA Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute Change of Reference) · March 10, 2026
22
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
22 senators recorded in this Chamber not recorded vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Iris Sanchez | 25 | Yes |
| Anthony Nolan | 39 | Yes |
| Daniel Gaiewski | 40 | Yes |
| Brian Lanoue | 45 | Yes |
| Mark DeCaprio | 48 | Yes |
| Patrick Boyd | 50 | Yes |
| Kurt Vail | 52 | Yes |
| Jaime Foster | 57 | Yes |
| Mark Anderson | 62 | Yes |
| William Buckbee | 67 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred to Joint Committee on Veterans' and Military Affairs
Public Hearing 02/24
Joint Favorable Substitute Change of Reference Judiciary
Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office
Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
Favorable Change of Reference, Senate to Committee on Judiciary
Favorable Change of Reference, House to Committee on Judiciary
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