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Measure introduced to require lethality assessments in domestic violence responses
Summary
House Bill 1009, introduced by Reps. Duran and Gonzales R. and Sens. Wallace and Pelton B., would require a mandatory lethality assessment when responding to domestic violence incidents; the bill was introduced and referred to Judiciary-related review.
House Bill 1009 was introduced by the presiding officer and identified as sponsored by Representatives Duran and Gonzales R. and Senators Wallace and Pelton B. The bill would require a mandatory lethality assessment when first responders respond to domestic violence incidents.
The transcript records the bill title and committee referral (Judiciary), but did not include statutory text, implementation details, or cost estimates. Because the floor reading was introductory, the measure remains in committee for hearings, which will be the venue to examine operational requirements, training needs for responders, and any fiscal implications.
The introduction signals legislative interest in standardizing risk assessment in domestic violence response protocols; stakeholders and committee staff will need to clarify how assessments would be administered and funded if the bill advances.
