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SB433Introduced in the Senate

Family Law - Temporary and Final Protective Orders - Duration

EngrossedHouse Rules and Executive Nominations

Introduced by Sara Love, District 16

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Altering from 7 to 14 days the time period during which a temporary protective order is effective after the issuance of the order; requiring that a final protective order hearing be held not later than 14 days after the temporary protective order is issued.

Where it stands

Referred Rules and Executive Nominations

April 10, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Third Reading Passed · April 9, 2026

32

Yes

0

No

15

Absent or Not Voting

47 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. First Reading Judicial Proceedings

  2. Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.

  3. Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings

  4. Favorable with Amendments {133022/1 Adopted

  5. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

  6. Third Reading Passed (32-0)

  7. Referred Rules and Executive Nominations

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