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DE HB132

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

7/28/2015

Primary Sponsor

Michael Barbieri

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Origin

House of Representatives

148th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Delaware Code Title 10, Section 1041 to clarify eligibility for protection from abuse orders
  • Expands the definition of "domestic violence" to include abuse perpetrated by family members regardless of whether parental rights have been terminated
  • Allows petitions for protection from abuse to be filed on behalf of a child against a former parent whose conduct constitutes abuse
  • Maintains existing protections for family members regardless of state of residence of the parties

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Eligibility For Protection From Abuse Orders.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

7/28/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary6/16/2015
Judiciary5/6/2015

Full Bill Text

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