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HB 5888 Failed

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION ACT

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Provides that a defendant's third and subsequent violation of domestic violence offenses, including both prior felony and misdemeanor convictions, would be punishable as a felony.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Feb 28, 2025
Last action
Apr 22, 2025 — 04/22/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Sponsor
Karen Alzate D
Session
2025
Momentum
5 · Stalled