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Panel rejects proposed wording change to align state restraining order language with federal law; committee votes 'do not pass' on assault‑restraining bill
Summary
The Judiciary Committee rejected an amendment to replace the word 'victim' with 'protected party' (language used in VAWA) and later voted to recommend 'do not pass' on Senate Bill 2326, an assault‑related protective order bill.
The Senate Judiciary Committee on Jan. 29 considered Senate Bill 2326, a measure addressing assault restraining orders, and rejected a sponsor‑requested amendment that would replace the term “victim” with “protected party.” The proposed change was described by proponents as aligning state law with the federal Violence Against Women Act (VAWA); opponents warned the substitution could import broader federal…
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