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SB1147 • 2025
Directs the court, at a victim's request, to enter an order at sentencing permanently restraining the defendant from contacting the victim when the defendant is convicted of specified crimes.
This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.
The plain English breakdown is still being put together. The official documents below are already here.
In committee upon adjournment.
Referred to Judiciary.
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
Digest: The Act creates a process for victims of some crimes to request permanent restraining orders. The Act takes effect on the 91st day after sine die. (Flesch Readability Score: 73.2). Directs the court, at a victim's request, to enter an order at sentencing permanently restraining the defendant from contacting the victim when the defendant is convicted of specified crimes. Creates a process by which a victim of a crime in which judgment was previously entered can request an order permanently restraining the defendant from contacting the victim. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die. Relating to: Relating to permanent restraining orders for crime victims; prescribing an effective date. Current location: In Senate Committee