Legislation - HB0497

Title: Family Law - Temporary and Final Protective Orders - Duration and Relief
Sponsored by: Delegate Simpson
Status: In the House - Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.
Analysis

Synopsis

Extending from 7 to 14 days the time period during which a temporary protective order is effective after service of the order; requiring that a final protective order hearing be held not later than 14 days after the temporary protective order is served on the respondent; and providing that a final protective order may order the respondent to pay to a person eligible for relief from abuse certain losses or expenses incurred as a result of abuse.

Committees

Original:: Judiciary

Details

Cross-filed with: SB0433

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2026

History

Legislation History
Chamber House Calendar Date 1/27/2026 Legislative Date 1/27/2026 Action First Reading Judiciary Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Family Law - Temporary and Final Protective Orders - Duration and Relief Proceedings
Chamber House Calendar Date 1/29/2026 Legislative Date 1/29/2026 Action Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
House	1/27/2026	1/27/2026	First Reading Judiciary
			Text - First - Family Law - Temporary and Final Protective Orders - Duration and Relief
House	1/29/2026	1/29/2026	Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.

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