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HB 588 Protective orders; definition of "physical presence," authorization of emergency orders.

Introduced by: Jeffrey L. Campbell | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Protective orders; contacts. Provides that an emergency protective order may prohibit the respondent from being in the physical presence of the petitioner or the petitioner's family or household members. The bill provides that the term "physical presence" includes (i) intentionally maintaining direct visual contact with the petitioner or (ii) unreasonably being within 100 feet of the petitioner's residence or place of employment.

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Protective orders; contacts. Provides that an emergency protective order may prohibit the respondent from being in the physical presence of the petitioner or the petitioner's family or household members. The bill provides that the term "physical presence" includes (i) intentionally maintaining direct visual contact with the petitioner or (ii) being within 100 feet of the petitioner's residence or place of employment.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Protective orders; contacts. Provides that the term "such contacts" includes being within 100 feet of the petitioner for purposes of a protective order that prohibits such contacts between the respondent and the petitioner or the petitioner's family or household members.