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H8547Introduced in the House

Establishes a separate domestic violence calendar within the superior court to handle felony domestic violence cases.

Passed

Introduced by Hagan McEntee, District 33

What does this bill do?

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Official description

COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- SUPERIOR COURT - Establishes a separate domestic violence calendar within the superior court to handle felony domestic violence cases.

Where it stands

Signed by Governor

June 23, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

HouseStage: Passage · June 8, 2026

66

Yes

0

No

9

Absent or Not Voting

75 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Finance

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/19/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  4. Scheduled for consideration (06/05/2026)

  5. Proposed Substitute

  6. Committee recommends passage of Sub A

  7. Placed on House Calendar (06/08/2026)

  8. House passed Sub A

  9. Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/11/2026)

  10. Senate passed Sub A in concurrence

  11. Transmitted to Governor

  12. Signed by Governor

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