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NC S401
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/29/2023
Primary Sponsor
Natalie Murdock
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AI Summary
- Amends G.S. 50B-1(b) to expand the definition of "personal relationship" to include same-sex couples in domestic violence protective order statutes
- Removes "opposite sex" language from provisions covering cohabiting couples and dating relationships, allowing same-sex couples to qualify for protective orders
- Maintains existing protections for current or former spouses, household members, parent-child relationships, and parties with a child in common
- Effective upon enactment and applies to all domestic violence protective orders issued on or after the law takes effect
- Referred to Rules and Operations of the Senate with Senators Murdock and Meyer as primary sponsors
Legislative Description
Ensure Same-Sex Domestic Violence Prot. Order
Courts; Crimes; Domestic Violence; Lgbtq & Gender Issues; Public; Women; Civil Actions; Family Issues
Last Action
Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
3/30/2023
Committee Referrals
Rules and Operations of the Senate3/30/2023
Full Bill Text
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