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NC S401

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/29/2023

Primary Sponsor

Natalie Murdock

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 Session

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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