SB616Introduced in the Senate
Emergency protective orders; extends duration.
Introduced by Tammy Brankley Mulchi, District 9
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Emergency protective orders; duration. Extends the duration of an emergency protective order from a maximum of three days to a maximum of two weeks. The bill permits a petitioner, prior to the expiration of an emergency protective order, to file a written motion requesting to extend such order and authorizes a court, upon good cause shown, to extend the emergency protective order for an additional period of time not to exceed two weeks after expiration of the original order. Finally, the bill permits a court to continue an emergency protective order to the first hearing date of any related criminal offense. The bill contains technical amendments.
Where it stands
Stricken at request of Patron in Courts of Justice (10-Y 0-N)
January 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Stricken at request of Patron in Courts of Justice (10-Y 0-N) · January 26, 2026
10
Yes
0
No
5
Absent or Not Voting
15 senators recorded in this Senate 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Obenshain | 2 | Yes |
| William Stanley | 7 | Absent |
| Mark Peake | 8 | Absent |
| Creigh Deeds | 11 | Yes |
| Glen Sturtevant | 12 | Absent |
| Lashrecse Aird | 13 | Absent |
| Lamont Bagby | 14 | Yes |
| Richard Stuart | 25 | Absent |
| Ryan McDougle | 26 | Yes |
| Russet Perry | 31 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103409D
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
Senate committee offered
Stricken at request of Patron in Courts of Justice (10-Y 0-N)
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