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House passes bill extending civil protective orders to victims of dating violence
Summary
The Utah House passed House Bill 28 to allow victims of dating violence access to civil protective orders even when the parties do not meet the statutory "cohabitant" definition; the measure includes a 180‑day default expiration and carries a fiscal note estimated at $121,000 for courts and child and family services.
The Utah House on Wednesday approved House Bill 28, directing courts to provide civil protective orders to people who experience dating violence even if they do not meet the current statutory definition of a "cohabitant." Sponsor Representative David Litvak told colleagues the proposal narrows eligibility to situations involving physical violence or an imminent threat and sets a default 180‑day expiration unless a judge finds reasons to extend it.
Supporters said the bill fills a gap that leaves some victims without civil remedies. Representative Mark White, a former county attorney, urged colleagues to support the measure as a…
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