Bill Summary for H 501 (2025-2026)

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Mar 24 2025

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View NCGA Bill Details(link is external)2025-2026 Session
House Bill 501 (Public) Filed Monday, March 24, 2025
AN ACT TO ENSURE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROTECTIVE ORDERS ARE AVAILABLE FOR SAME-SEX COUPLES.
Intro. by Morey, Dahle, Johnson-Hostler, Butler.

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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.