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HF523Introduced in the House

A bill for an act relating to the ability of peace officers to file a petition for emergency protective orders on behalf of persons seeking relief from domestic abuse. (Formerly HF 108.) Effective date: 07/01/2026.

Passed

Introduced by Public Safety

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Official description

A bill for an act relating to the ability of peace officers to file a petition for emergency protective orders on behalf of persons seeking relief from domestic abuse. (Formerly HF 108.) Effective date: 07/01/2026.

Where it stands

Signed by Governor. H.J. 1165.

May 6, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

Senate votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

SenateStage: Shall the bill pass? · March 31, 2026

46

Yes

0

No

4

Absent or Not Voting

50 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 379.

  2. Passed House, yeas 81, nays 15. H.J. 628.

  3. Explanation of vote. H.J. 751.

  4. Immediate message. H.J. 635.

  5. Message from House. S.J. 510.

  6. Read first time, referred to Judiciary. S.J. 510.

  7. Subcommittee: Shipley, Blake, and Reichman. S.J. 567.

  8. Subcommittee Meeting: 03/26/2025 1:30PM Room 217 Conference Room.

  9. Subcommittee reassigned: Shipley, Blake, and Reichman. S.J. 160.

  10. Subcommittee Meeting: 02/04/2026 2:00PM Senate Lounge.

  11. Subcommittee recommends passage.

  12. Committee report, recommending passage. S.J. 260.

  13. Placed on calendar.

  14. Placed on calendar under unfinished business. S.J. 658.

  15. Passed Senate, yeas 46, nays 0. S.J. 692.

  16. Immediate message. S.J. 693.

  17. Message from Senate. H.J. 787.

  18. Reported correctly enrolled, signed by Speaker and President, and sent to Governor. H.J. 1164.

  19. Signed by Governor. H.J. 1165.

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