Specifies that the term personal relationship under GS 50B-1 (concerning definitions pertaining to domestic violence) include both dating relationships and relationships where the parties either have or are currently living together that are comprised of individuals of any sex (currently, law specifies that those relationships consist of persons of the opposite sex). Makes technical changes. Applies to domestic violence protective orders issued on or after the act becomes law.
MODERNIZE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROTECTION ORDER.
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AN ACT TO ENSURE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROTECTIVE ORDERS ARE AVAILABLE FOR SAME-SEX COUPLES.Intro. by Morey, Dahle, Johnson-Hostler, Butler.
Status: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House action) (Mar 26 2025)
Bill History:
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Mon, 24 Mar 2025 House: Filed(link is external)
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Wed, 26 Mar 2025 House: Passed 1st Reading(link is external)
H 501
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Bill H 501 (2025-2026)Summary date: Mar 24 2025 - View Summary
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Identical to S 662, filed 3/25/25.