SC H4640

Adds definition of "victim advocate" as a victim service provider who speaks the survivor's preferred language or uses a qualified interpreter

Allows victim advocates to file petitions for orders of protection or motions for further relief on behalf of household members experiencing domestic abuse

Permits victim advocates to file motions for further relief even when the household member is already represented by legal counsel in a pending divorce or separate support action

Requires courts to consolidate a petition for an order of protection with any subsequently filed divorce or separate support action, treating the petition as a motion for further relief

Prevents dismissal of a pending motion or petition for relief solely because the underlying action is dismissed