SB653Introduced in the Senate
Emergency protective orders; statement of alleged act of abuse.
Introduced by Tammy Brankley Mulchi, District 9
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Emergency protective orders; statement of alleged act of abuse. Requires that any emergency protective order issued in a general district court, juvenile and domestic relations district court, or circuit court include a statement of the grounds for requesting such order and that such statement be signed and sworn by either the law-enforcement officer or allegedly abused person who requested the order. The bill requires that such statement be included in or attached to the order when the order is served upon the respondent and with the original copy filed with the clerk.
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 26103795D
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
Stricken at request of Patron in Courts of Justice (10-Y 0-N)
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