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CA SB459

Bill

Status

Passed

10/13/2023

Primary Sponsor

Susan Rubio

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Family Code Section 6345 to require the Judicial Council to create specific forms for requesting modifications to existing restraining orders by January 1, 2025.
  • Known as the Sam Sisters Law.
  • Maintains existing law allowing civil courts to issue restraining orders valid for up to 5 years, renewable for 5 or more years or permanently at the court's discretion.
  • Preserves existing requirements that protected parties receive notice if someone other than the protected party seeks to modify or terminate a protective order before expiration.

Legislative Description

Domestic violence: restraining orders.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 874, Statutes of 2023.

10/13/2023

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/20/2023
Judiciary5/26/2023
Appropriations5/1/2023
Public Safety4/26/2023
Judiciary2/22/2023
Rules2/13/2023

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