HI HB239

Enhances penalties for violating orders for protection if the offender has a prior conviction for serious felonies including murder, assault, kidnapping, sexual assault, child abuse, burglary, domestic abuse, or stalking.

For first violations involving non-domestic abuse with qualifying prior felony conviction, imposes mandatory minimum 15-day jail sentence and fine of $150-$600 (previously 48 hours and up to $150).

For first violations involving domestic abuse with qualifying prior felony conviction, imposes mandatory minimum 15-day jail sentence and fine of $150-$600 (previously 48 hours and $150-$500).

For second violations with qualifying prior felony conviction, imposes mandatory minimum 30-day jail sentence and fine of $250-$1,000 (regardless of whether violation is domestic or non-domestic abuse).

Prohibits courts from suspending jail sentences for defendants with prior qualifying felony convictions, while allowing suspension for other defendants under specified conditions.