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SB1726 • 2026

Modifies provisions for orders of protection

Modifies provisions for orders of protection

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Carter, Jill; House handler: N/A
Last action: 2026-02-25
Official status: S First Read
Effective date: 2026-08-28

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

2026-02-25 S454
S First Read

Official Summary Text

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Introduced

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SB 1726 - Under current law, a "child" for the purposes of an order of protection is a person under 17 years of age. This act modifies that definition so that a "child" is a person under 18 years of age.

This act is identical to HB 2458 (2026).
SARAH HASKINS