From lawmakers to volunteers in women’s batter shelters, I haven’t seen this law yet really negative attention. Please listen to your constituents and oppose this bill. It is the wrong direction for women’s rights protection, and for those in need.
HB1522
House · 2026 sessionRepublicanSigned into lawDomestic violence definitions and review updates
AIAdds to the types of abuse courts may consider when issuing domestic violence protective orders and allows the domestic violence fatality review committee to review cases involving actual or potential civil litigation.
(New Title) relative to amending and adding definitions related to the protection of persons from domestic violence and relative to the domestic violence fatality review committee.
Status
Signed into law · July 10, 2026- ✓Introduced
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Division of testimony
18 submissionsOnce again, I have to ask why this bill is being considered. We should not be creating more fear and less protections for people to come forward and seek justice and protection against their attackers.
Support victims- don't make it worse
This bill would erode protections for victims of violence. The implication that a person is lying to the court is degrading and dismissive of their legitimate claims. Please do not pass this.
Deal breaker! The following is done all the time 1) by average citizens for knowing what neighbors are up to, 2) by private investigators hired by spouses, 3) by businesses keeping an eye on competition, etc: "...monitoring the petitioner’s activities, communications, movements, finances, economic resources, or access to services, including through technological means.."
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